FirstEnergy seeks rate hike in Ohio, with equity and renewable spending at issue

Before approving a rate increase for FirstEnergy's Ohio utilities serving over 2 million customers, regulators face pressure to ensure funds flow toward equitable grid access and renewable energy investments.

First covered Oct 27, 2026 · 12:30 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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15d Canary Media Price hikes aren’t all that’s at stake in FirstEnergy Ohio’s rate case — Before a utility can raise electricity rates, it must get approval from regulators. In Ohio, some groups are looking to step into that process to make sure…

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Appeared in: 2026-10-27 (#3) · 2026-10-28 (#17)

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