Consumers' Corner: OCC Newsletter

September/October 2008
Features:
  • Electric rules need consumer protections
  • Attend OCC’s public forums on electric rates
  • Electric Security Plans at a glance
  • Consumer action needed in natural gas rate cases
  • Vectren natural gas customers face rate increase
  • Natural gas costs defined: Understanding your monthly bill
July/August 2008
Features:
  • Energy law will shape the future of electricity in Ohio
  • 10 ways to save money on your summer cooling bills
  • OCC in your corner
  • Ohioans find help with Community Voice Mail
  • Cost, quality issues concern water consumers
  • Going "green" when remodeling your home saves money
May/June 2008
Features:
  • Consumers speak out against higher FirstEnergy rates
  • OCC in your corner
  • Learn about the availability of enhanced 911
  • Utility bills can be a valuable tool to reduce energy usage
  • Need to Know: Remember to call first before you dig
  • Program your way to energy savings
March/April 2008
Features:
  • Energy alternatives, transparency crucial to energy future
  • March brings FirstEnergy customers the chance to speak up
  • OCC in your corner
  • Utility rate cases begin heating up
  • Natural gas agreements to benefit Columbia Gas customers
  • Q&A: My utility wants to raise my rates. What can I do?
January/February 2008
Features:
  • Advocacy for consumer protections continues as energy policy legislation reaches Ohio House
  • Managing winter heating bills through efficiency and assistance
  • OCC in your corner
  • Clear access helps to get meter read
  • Revised telephone rules go into effect
  • Rumors about national Do-Not-Call list can confuse consumers
  • Q&A: Telephone Lifeline programs help start and maintain service

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