Update: Hearings concluded this week regarding the settlement reached for FE’s energy efficiency and peak demand reduction (EE/PDR) portfolio plans for 2017 through 2019. Both PUCO Staff and the Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel opposed the settlement, arguing that the PUCO should adopt a cost cap for program costs and additional limitations on shared savings incurred through FE’s energy efficiency portfolio plan. OMAEG agreed to not oppose the settlement in exchange for favorable language, limitations on shared savings that can be collected from customers, favorable combined heat and power (CHP) program incentives, and other consumer protections. OMAEG, however, does not oppose a cost cap or additional limitations on the amount of profit FE may earn.