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FirstEnergy secretly spent millions of dollars to influence then-President Donald Trump as it sought a multi-billion dollar federal bailout.

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DeWine says Randazzo's ties to First Energy were well known, but the evidence of this is lacking • Ohio Capital Journal

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine's office has said for months that connections between Sam Randazzo and FirstEnergy were well-known when he picked him

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FirstEnergy pumped $1M into backing DeWine, records show

Akron-based FirstEnergy and FirstEnergy Solutions donated more than $1 million to nonprofit groups and political campaigns since 2017 to hel

"DRAFT INDICTMENT FOR: Engaging in a Pattern of Corrupt Activity with Specifications (ORC 2923.32) (F1) (1 Count); Bribery (ORC 2921.02) (F3) (1 Count); Bribery (ORC 2921.02) (F3) (1 Count); Aggravated Theft of One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars or More (ORC 2913.02) (F1) (1 Count); Aggravated Theft of One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars or More (ORC 2913.02) (F1) (1 Count); Telecommunications Fraud (ORC 2913.05) (F1) (1 Count); Money Laundering (ORC 1315.55) (F3) (4 Counts); Money Laundering (ORC 1315.55) (F3) (4 Counts); Tampering with Records (ORC 2913.42) (F3) (8 Counts); Aggravated Theft (ORC 2913.02) (F2) (1 Count); Aggravated Theft (ORC 2913.02) (F2) (1 Count); Telecommunications Fraud (ORC 2913.05) (F1) (2 Counts); Grand Theft (ORC 2913.02) (F4) (1 Count). Total: 27 Counts. Summit County"

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DeWine on House Bill 6: 'We all make mistakes. Every call I make as governor is not right'

Mike DeWine now says putting attorney Sam Randazzo on the PUCO was a mistake but DeWine says he didn't know at the time about a $4.3 million

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted are dripping with the stink of public corruption - Ohio Capital Journal

When it comes to public corruption, Ohio Gov. DeWine is either astoundingly naive, gullible and incompetent — allowing executives, lobbyists

Groups backing Gov. DeWine and his daughter received FirstEnergy cash funneled through dark money outfits

An entity the feds say was used to conceal cash as part of a $61 million bribery scheme gave money to dark money groups supporting Gov. Mike

Ghosts of “Mistakes” Past

And What They Tell Us About Today's Ohio Scandals

Indicted former Ohio utility chair Sam Randazzo reported dead by suicide • Ohio Capital Journal

Sam Randazzo, Gov. Mike DeWine's first pick to chair the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, has died by suicide. Randazzo, 74, was charged

"A Cycle of Corruption": A Timeline of the Householder/HB6 Scandal

‘Call Mike DeWine on the $500k:’ Governor’s text sparked dark money payment, texts show

New records include texts with Gov. Mike DeWine and FirstEnergy's now-indicted CEO

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PUCO review of AEP Ohio's decision to cut power incomplete, 5 months after outages

A spokesperson for the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio said there is no timeline for when the report will be published.

Guess I can count myself lucky that I didn't even know this was going on - pretty concerning

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AES Ohio Smart Meter Opt Out Charges Start

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AES Ohio Smart Meter Opt Out Charges Start

How Much Will You Pay To Opt Out?

Learn more about smart meters and how much more it will cost you to opt out of the AES Ohio smart meter program in the Dayton area.

For customers who don’t want a smart meter, the bill is coming due. That’s because AES Ohio recently rolled out its charges to customers who opt out of their smart meter program. Ohio does allow customers to continue to use their older analog meters to track their usage. However, AES Ohio will charge its customers for using these obsolete meters. So if you’re one, how much of a bill you should expect? Let’s see how much you will pay if you choose to avoid a smart meter and opt-out.

What Is A Smart Meter?

If you’re not familiar with smart meters, lets go over a few basics. In essence, smart meters remove the need for a meter reader to come to your home by transmitting your usage back to AES Ohio. A smart meter sends usage readings to AES Ohio about every 15 minutes. The readings help AES Ohio identify which customers lose power in an area. This can assist the utility to fix and restore power faster by targeting the areas affected. This is especially relevant with the recent windstorms that have been hitting Ohio with a number of outages. However, some customers don’t want them for a variety of reasons, and that’s perfectly okay. But that does bring us to the issue on the table.

What Are The Smart Meter Opt Out Charges?

According to AES Ohio, customers will face two charges if they opt out from the smart meter program. The first is about $100 as a one-time opt out charge. Additionally, there is a recurring monthly charge of around $40. That’s $480 a year in monthly charges. These charges generally go towards maintaining the old way of billing and reading meters. In short: reading an analog meter is a specialty service that you must pay for.

Why Is AES Ohio Swapping To Smart Meters?

Well, it has a lot to do with the smart grid. As we stated before, this primarily helps with power outages. If AES Ohio can pin down a problem faster by identifying which homes are affected, problems can be solved faster. Recent enhancements to the Ohio grid allow fewer service interruptions. Customers can also find out more information on their bills about their electricity usage. This helps to prevent higher bills for you.

Be Aware Of Charges You May Encounter

If you’re planning on opting out of a smart meter, make sure you’re budgeting for those charges. In light of these new costs, consider looking into ways to cut back your bill to reduce the ouch factor. Energy costs are climbing every month lately. So, if you’re looking for ways to cut down on your electricity bill, we have all sorts of tips and tricks. And if you’re looking for a new plan, check out www.ohenergyratings.com 

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How Apples to Apples Fails Consumers  Pt 1

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How Apples to Apples Fails Consumers  Pt 1

PUCO’s Comparisons Are Rotten

Being totally neutral about providers is at the core of the Apples to Apples site. But that’s why it fails Ohio energy consumers. Learn where you can get the information you need to shop for the best energy plans in the state.

Are you trying to find a great deal on the Apples To Apples Comparison in Ohio? We’ll hazard a guess that it’s leaving a sour taste in your mouth. On the other hand, you might not know you have other options. Let’s take a look at the advantages of using Ohio Energy Ratings, versus what PUCO has given you. This is how Apples to Apples fails consumers.

What Is Ohio Apples To Apples?

The Energy Choice Ohio site is provided by PUCO to provide what they feel is an appropriate comparison for Ohio electricity shoppers. After deregulation in the late 1990’s, PUCO built a platform for shoppers to hunt for the best plans. But since then, its usefulness has withered away. Without an intuitive form, and plans just piled higgledy-piggledy in front of you, it’s overwhelming and can’t show you best service available. As a result, what could have been a quick search and switch has now turned into two hours of slogging through plans, checking provider websites, checking reviews, and hunting down deals available in your area. If only there was a better option…

Better Than Apples To Apples

Comparatively, Ohio Energy Ratings only shows you plans you want to see and tosses out what you don’t. By ranking and rating providers, you can see the experience you are going to get. Apples To Apples just shows you that tasty low rate. But they don’t show you the orchard-full of bad customer reviews, bad ratings, or hidden fees you could find yourself paying. They also don’t tell you what happens when your contract ends. Energy Choice Ohio leaves all of that work to you. In fact, you’d think that PUCO violations would be easy to find on the PUCO website. Well, they aren’t. That’s right, another thing that PUCO leaves you to do for yourself.

How Does Ohio Energy Ratings Rate Providers?

We pull together all the customer reviews, PUCO violations, BBB ratings, complaint statistics, and more to reveal the actual core of a company. Additionally, we look at rates, fees, and incentives, making sure you have all the information you need to make the decision that’s right for you. And it’s all right there for you to see. No searching, no hours of research, no pulling your hair out in frustration. And no expensive surprises.

Pick Your Plan With Confidence

Shop smarter with ratings that you are interested in, and get control of your electricity bill like never before. Have you ever wondered how your bill actually works? Ohio Energy Ratings has information about that. On the other hand, maybe you’re looking for tips and tricks to reduce your electricity bill in the summer. Ohio Energy Ratings has that too. So check out plans in your area, put us to the test, and give it a try. You might find a new plan that fits your home perfectly.

For news, updates, new featured plans, and more, go to www.ohenergyratings.com

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Regulators block deposition of FirstEnergy’s former ethics chief - Ohio Capital Journal

“It’s just a matter of timing, and the U.S. Attorney’s office has represented to us that the timing of these questions would materially impa

An overview of the PUCO proceedings related to FirstEnergy and House Bill 6.

FirstEnergy said it bribed a regulator for $4.3 million. Here’s how it worked. - Ohio Capital Journal

A closer examination of the wonky world of energy law and regulation shows how enmeshed Randazzo’s alleged conduct as a regulator was with H

Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted pushed to make tainted House Bill 6 nuclear bailout even larger

Lt. Gov. Jon Husted pushed to extend a controversial ratepayer bailout of two Ohio nuclear power plants

Lewandowski pressed Trump on aid to coal industry

The president's former campaign manager supported the arguments of an Ohio electric utility and a major coal mining company, according to re

Texts, calendars, emails link DeWine to FirstEnergy’s bribery scandal - Ohio Capital Journal

Gov. Mike DeWine and his administration played a hands-on role passing an allegedly pay-for-play nuclear bailout and appointing an industry-

Thread by @cleantechfacts on Thread Reader App

@cleantechfacts: FirstEnergy has identified Cleveland-area businessman Tony George as "Individual B" in the Deferred Prosecution Agreement w

Thread by @leesgirl9 on Thread Reader App

@leesgirl9: dispatch.com/story/news/pol… see @DemopJ thread.. it links cory Lewandoski to hb-6 with murrary energy cleveland.com/news/2022/0

Selling out in the Statehouse

A timeline deep dive inside HB 6 and the biggest government scandal in Ohio state history.

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Map: Where the Householder, FirstEnergy money went

Through former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder’s campaign, Growth & Opportunity PAC and Hardworking...

Ohio Bribery Scandal Hits Home in Md. — and Utility Customers May Be Footing the Bill - Maryland Matters

The scandal involves the parent company of Potomac Edison, the electric utility that serves more than a quarter million customers in Western

Bill Seitz's FirstEnergy bailout bill is one target of a subpoena

Records show Ohio state representative Bill Seitz worked with FirstEnergy to draft a bailout bill that's the subject of a federal subpoena.

How prosecutors used a law meant to fight the mob to shine a light on dark money in the Householder corruption trial

Experts said the six-week trial of former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder highlighted the unique nature of federal prosecutors' use of

Money paid, favors done. Messages detail relationship between Ohio regulator and energy executives - Ohio Capital Journal

New texts unsealed in court Friday show First Energy executives meeting in late 2018 with a man slated to become Ohio's top utility regulato

See article here.