Last year, FirstEnergy asked the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) to increase customers’ bases rates, seeking a $183 million revenue increase. State auditors hired by the PUCO, however, concluded this week that an $8.5 million increase would be more appropriate, a significant decrease from FirstEnergy’s original request. OMA Energy Group has intervened in the rate case to oppose the increase.

Hearing at the PUCO will begin on May 5. The case will also receive three public hearings to gather consumer testimony on the request, the first of which was held on Thursday in Cleveland. This is the first comprehensive review of FirstEnergy’s electric rates since 2007. 4/2/2025