Dossier
AEP Ohio
Coverage of AEP Ohio in the Nexus archive.
Public Utilities Commission of Ohioorganization2Ohio Supreme Courtorganization1Ohio House Bill 6topic1Ohio House Bill 15topic1Ohio Valley Economic Cooperativeorganization1Duke Energyorganization1Dayton Power and Lightorganization1Megan Shanahanperson1Kim Bojkoperson1Ohio Manufacturers Associationorganization1Brian Chavezperson1Bill DeMoraperson1Ohio EPAorganization1Ohio Manufacturer’s Associationorganization1data center legislationtopic1
- Ohio Supreme Court upholds utility commission decision allowing coal plant bailout fee
The Ohio Supreme Court upheld a utility commission decision allowing a fee to bailout coal plants, despite challenges claiming it led to $115 million in overcharges. The fee originated from Ohio House Bill 6, later repealed in 2025, and was tied to a bribery scandal. The court ruled the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio's (PUCO) cost determinations were justified.
- Ohio lawmakers introduce sweeping new data center legislation
Ohio lawmakers introduced a data center bill addressing tax incentives, water use, nondisclosure agreements, and utility billing. The legislation aims to cut tax breaks, cap property tax abatements, and require water conservation practices, but faces criticism over its rapid timeline and potential issues.