The landmark energy bill for Ohio’s General Assembly is set to be passed next week, according to Speaker of the House Matt Huffman (R-Lima).

House Bill 15 contains an immediate repeal of the OVEC subsidies that were the core of the notorious House Bill 6 scandal that ended with then Speaker of the House Larry Householder indicted and sentenced to prison.

Other key provisions of House Bill 15 include the repeal of above-market charges, also known as “riders,” that customers are presently forced to pay, and increased utility transparency in the form of energy “heat maps.”

The Ohio Senate and House must concur on changes to the bill before sending it to Governor DeWine, who has signaled that he will sign it into law. 4/24/2025