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Don’t fall for utility-related scams this Fraud Awareness Week! Scammers often pretend to be from your utility, demanding “immediate payment.” Learn how to spot & stop them.
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Utilities United Against Scams Guide to Utility Scams
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November 12, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Don’t fall for utility-related scams this Fraud Awareness Week! Scammers often pretend to be from your utility, demanding “immediate payment.” Learn how to spot & stop them.
Utilities United Against Scams Guide to Utility Scams
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www.occ.ohio.gov/factsheet/ho...
Utilities United Against Scams Guide to Utility Scams
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CONSUMER ALERT: The Ohio Cumberland Gas Company asked the PUCO to more than double its fixed monthly charge, costing its consumers $132 per year, before any gas is used. You can share your views on the case with the PUCO online or by mail.
Details: www.occ.ohio.gov/factsheet/cu...
Details: www.occ.ohio.gov/factsheet/cu...
October 22, 2025 at 6:26 PM
CONSUMER ALERT: The Ohio Cumberland Gas Company asked the PUCO to more than double its fixed monthly charge, costing its consumers $132 per year, before any gas is used. You can share your views on the case with the PUCO online or by mail.
Details: www.occ.ohio.gov/factsheet/cu...
Details: www.occ.ohio.gov/factsheet/cu...
CONSUMER ALERT: Suburban Gas has proposed rates that would cost the typical household more than $84 extra per year, including profit levels well above levels approved for other utilities. Consumers can comment to the PUCO online or by mail.
More Info: www.occ.ohio.gov/factsheet/su...
More Info: www.occ.ohio.gov/factsheet/su...
October 22, 2025 at 6:25 PM
CONSUMER ALERT: Suburban Gas has proposed rates that would cost the typical household more than $84 extra per year, including profit levels well above levels approved for other utilities. Consumers can comment to the PUCO online or by mail.
More Info: www.occ.ohio.gov/factsheet/su...
More Info: www.occ.ohio.gov/factsheet/su...
Ohioans deserve affordable, reliable, and equal access to utility services, services essential to their well-being. The Ohio Consumers' Counsel is the state agency dedicated to putting consumers first for nearly 50 years! www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaFm...
October 22, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Ohioans deserve affordable, reliable, and equal access to utility services, services essential to their well-being. The Ohio Consumers' Counsel is the state agency dedicated to putting consumers first for nearly 50 years! www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaFm...
Are you an energy saver or an energy waster? Find out with a scavenger hunt made by The Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel (OCC)! www.occ.ohio.gov/factsheet/en... #moneysavingtips
October 21, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Are you an energy saver or an energy waster? Find out with a scavenger hunt made by The Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel (OCC)! www.occ.ohio.gov/factsheet/en... #moneysavingtips
Utility issues and regulations can be complex. That’s why the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel is here, to make sense of it all and advocate for Ohio’s ratepayers. www.occ.ohio.gov/about-occ #ConsumerAdvocacy #OhioConsumers
October 7, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Utility issues and regulations can be complex. That’s why the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel is here, to make sense of it all and advocate for Ohio’s ratepayers. www.occ.ohio.gov/about-occ #ConsumerAdvocacy #OhioConsumers
La Oficina del asesor de los consumidores de Ohio ofrece materiales con información para el consumidor sobre una variedad de temas. www.occ.ohio.gov/publications...
September 9, 2025 at 2:45 PM
La Oficina del asesor de los consumidores de Ohio ofrece materiales con información para el consumidor sobre una variedad de temas. www.occ.ohio.gov/publications...
You can apply for various forms of energy assistance at your local Community Action Agency. Use this checklist to confirm what documents you need to bring to an appointment: www.occ.ohio.gov/factsheet/en... #Ohio #help
September 2, 2025 at 3:09 PM
You can apply for various forms of energy assistance at your local Community Action Agency. Use this checklist to confirm what documents you need to bring to an appointment: www.occ.ohio.gov/factsheet/en... #Ohio #help
Need help with your utility bills? Payment Plans are available! Learn more with this Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel (OCC) fact sheet: www.occ.ohio.gov/factsheet/pa... #Ohio #savingmoney #budgeting
August 26, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Need help with your utility bills? Payment Plans are available! Learn more with this Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel (OCC) fact sheet: www.occ.ohio.gov/factsheet/pa... #Ohio #savingmoney #budgeting
$61 million for Consumers? OCC’s Supreme Court Victory Puts Consumer Refund Within Reach. Link to the opinion: www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf...
August 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM
$61 million for Consumers? OCC’s Supreme Court Victory Puts Consumer Refund Within Reach. Link to the opinion: www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf...
OCC Appeal Secures Big Win – Ohio Supreme Court Sides with Consumers over AES Profits
Watch OCC’s Oral argument here: ohiochannel.org/video/suprem...
Watch OCC’s Oral argument here: ohiochannel.org/video/suprem...
August 25, 2025 at 1:07 PM
OCC Appeal Secures Big Win – Ohio Supreme Court Sides with Consumers over AES Profits
Watch OCC’s Oral argument here: ohiochannel.org/video/suprem...
Watch OCC’s Oral argument here: ohiochannel.org/video/suprem...
Big news, The Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel just launched a newsletter!
Consumer tips
Case updates
Energy savings
Be the first to read it here 👉 www.occ.ohio.gov/newsletter/o...
#Ohio # Consumers #EnergyAssistance
Consumer tips
Case updates
Energy savings
Be the first to read it here 👉 www.occ.ohio.gov/newsletter/o...
#Ohio # Consumers #EnergyAssistance
August 8, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Big news, The Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel just launched a newsletter!
Consumer tips
Case updates
Energy savings
Be the first to read it here 👉 www.occ.ohio.gov/newsletter/o...
#Ohio # Consumers #EnergyAssistance
Consumer tips
Case updates
Energy savings
Be the first to read it here 👉 www.occ.ohio.gov/newsletter/o...
#Ohio # Consumers #EnergyAssistance
AES Ohio wants to raise your electric bill! OCC says rates are already too high
Public Hearing THIS THURSDAY (Aug 7), 1pm at Dayton City Hall, 101 W 3rd St., or Thu, Aug 14 @ 6pm.
attend? Comment online. Details: www.occ.ohio.gov/factsheet/ce...
Public Hearing THIS THURSDAY (Aug 7), 1pm at Dayton City Hall, 101 W 3rd St., or Thu, Aug 14 @ 6pm.
attend? Comment online. Details: www.occ.ohio.gov/factsheet/ce...
August 5, 2025 at 2:03 PM
AES Ohio wants to raise your electric bill! OCC says rates are already too high
Public Hearing THIS THURSDAY (Aug 7), 1pm at Dayton City Hall, 101 W 3rd St., or Thu, Aug 14 @ 6pm.
attend? Comment online. Details: www.occ.ohio.gov/factsheet/ce...
Public Hearing THIS THURSDAY (Aug 7), 1pm at Dayton City Hall, 101 W 3rd St., or Thu, Aug 14 @ 6pm.
attend? Comment online. Details: www.occ.ohio.gov/factsheet/ce...
For nearly 50 years, the Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel has worked to secure reliable, safe and affordable utility services for our states residential customers. www.occ.ohio.gov/about-occ #ohio
August 4, 2025 at 11:02 AM
For nearly 50 years, the Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel has worked to secure reliable, safe and affordable utility services for our states residential customers. www.occ.ohio.gov/about-occ #ohio
Sign up for the National Do Not Call Registry by calling 1-888-382-1222 from the phone number you want to register. Registration is free, never expires, and can reduce the number of telemarketing calls. You can also register online at www.donotcall.gov
July 31, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Sign up for the National Do Not Call Registry by calling 1-888-382-1222 from the phone number you want to register. Registration is free, never expires, and can reduce the number of telemarketing calls. You can also register online at www.donotcall.gov
Ohio industry produces solar panels and other materials to harness the power of the sun. As of early 2025, Ohio was home to more than 220 solar companies, creating nearly 7,800 solar industry jobs. For an overview of solar power in Ohio visit www.seia.org/state-solar-....
July 29, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Ohio industry produces solar panels and other materials to harness the power of the sun. As of early 2025, Ohio was home to more than 220 solar companies, creating nearly 7,800 solar industry jobs. For an overview of solar power in Ohio visit www.seia.org/state-solar-....
CenterPoint Energy wants to raise your natural gas bill—OCC says now is not the time. Make your voice heard at the PUCO’s lpublic hearing: tomorrow (Tuesday) at 6 pm at Dayton City Hall—101 West 3rd St. Can’t attend? You can still comment online. More: occ.ohio.gov/factsheet/ce...
July 28, 2025 at 9:48 PM
CenterPoint Energy wants to raise your natural gas bill—OCC says now is not the time. Make your voice heard at the PUCO’s lpublic hearing: tomorrow (Tuesday) at 6 pm at Dayton City Hall—101 West 3rd St. Can’t attend? You can still comment online. More: occ.ohio.gov/factsheet/ce...
Still have an old school electric meter? Learn how to read it to make sure you are being charged the right amount. To learn more, visit www.occ.ohio.gov/factsheet/el...
July 24, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Still have an old school electric meter? Learn how to read it to make sure you are being charged the right amount. To learn more, visit www.occ.ohio.gov/factsheet/el...
La Orden Especial de Reconexión permite a los clientes de una empresa de electricidad o gas natural regulada evitar la desconexión o reconectar el servicio por $175, incluso si debe más y no puede pagar el saldo completo. Más info: www.occ.ohio.gov/factsheet/sp... #español #ohio #spanish
July 23, 2025 at 1:35 PM
La Orden Especial de Reconexión permite a los clientes de una empresa de electricidad o gas natural regulada evitar la desconexión o reconectar el servicio por $175, incluso si debe más y no puede pagar el saldo completo. Más info: www.occ.ohio.gov/factsheet/sp... #español #ohio #spanish
Thanks for the encouraging comments, Courtnie. See her story and others’ on our website, to learn how OCC works for you! www.occ.ohio.gov/about-occ
July 17, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Thanks for the encouraging comments, Courtnie. See her story and others’ on our website, to learn how OCC works for you! www.occ.ohio.gov/about-occ
Still have a landline? Telephone bills can be difficult to understand. Learn about charges you can control and those that can be avoided. Understanding your telephone bill can help you make sure that you are not overcharged. www.occ.ohio.gov/telephone
July 7, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Still have a landline? Telephone bills can be difficult to understand. Learn about charges you can control and those that can be avoided. Understanding your telephone bill can help you make sure that you are not overcharged. www.occ.ohio.gov/telephone
CONSUMER ALERT! AES Ohio wants to raise your electric bill again! Learn how to make your voice heard and voice your concerns to the PUCO about AES’ proposed rate increase here: www.occ.ohio.gov/factsheet/ae... #Money #Ohio #Dayton
July 1, 2025 at 4:46 PM
CONSUMER ALERT! AES Ohio wants to raise your electric bill again! Learn how to make your voice heard and voice your concerns to the PUCO about AES’ proposed rate increase here: www.occ.ohio.gov/factsheet/ae... #Money #Ohio #Dayton
June is a great month to find and seal air leaks around doors and windows. Preparing your home can help save money on your electric bill this #summer. occ.ohio.gov/factsheet/be... #Personalfinance #Budget #Savings
June 3, 2025 at 5:15 PM
June is a great month to find and seal air leaks around doors and windows. Preparing your home can help save money on your electric bill this #summer. occ.ohio.gov/factsheet/be... #Personalfinance #Budget #Savings
Most water utilities in Ohio are not regulated by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO). Water services provided by municipalities, counties, water districts or cooperatives are not PUCO-regulated. Learn More: www.occ.ohio.gov/factsheet/wa...
May 30, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Most water utilities in Ohio are not regulated by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO). Water services provided by municipalities, counties, water districts or cooperatives are not PUCO-regulated. Learn More: www.occ.ohio.gov/factsheet/wa...
Ohioans, want to make your voice heard on issues affecting your utility bills and service? Contact your elected and appointed officials today. Find out how to reach your General Assembly reps & PUCO commissioners here: occ.ohio.gov/advocacy #advocacy #Ohio
May 8, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Ohioans, want to make your voice heard on issues affecting your utility bills and service? Contact your elected and appointed officials today. Find out how to reach your General Assembly reps & PUCO commissioners here: occ.ohio.gov/advocacy #advocacy #Ohio