(Plain Press September 2024) The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) scheduled public hearings regarding Enbridge Gas Ohio’s (formerly known as Dominion Energy Ohio) applications to increase rates and charges and for approval of an alternative rate plan.  

     A local public hearing will be held on: Sept. 18, 2024, 6:00 p.m. at the Frank J. Lausche State Office Building, 615 W. Superior Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44113   

     Those that testify will have their comments included in the case record. An evidentiary hearing will also take place at the PUCO offices in Columbus on Nov. 13, 2024. 

Learn more about how to testify at a PUCO public hearing. 

     Written comments may also be addressed to the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, 180 E. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio, 43215. Public comments can also be filed online, and all comments should reference case docket number 23-894-GA-AIR. 

     A copy of Enbridge’s application and the entry scheduling the public hearing is available on the PUCO website www.PUCO.ohio.gov by clicking on the links to “Docketing Information System” and searching for case 23-894-GA-AIR. 

Case Background 

     On Oct. 31, 2023, Enbridge filed a combined application to increase rates and charges and for approval of an alternative rate plan.  

     Enbridge seeks a rate increase that would generate approximately $218.2 million of additional revenue, or an increase of 25 percent. After its review of Enbridge’s records and application, PUCO’s staff recommends a revenue decrease in the range of $251 million to $225 million, or a decrease of 27 to 24 percent. 

     The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) is the sole agency charged with regulating public utility service. The role of the PUCO is to assure all residential, business and industrial consumers have access to adequate, safe and reliable utility services at fair prices while facilitating an environment that provides competitive choices. Consumers with utility-related questions or concerns can call the PUCO Call Center at (800) 686-PUCO (7826) and speak with a representative. 

     For additional information, contact: Brittany Waugaman at (614) 466-7750.