The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) found Nationwide Energy Partners, LLC (NEP) is not a “public utility” under Ohio law in its operations at five apartment complexes in Ohio. Instead, the PUCO found NEP was operating as an agent of the landlord.

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) Wednesday ordered Ohio’s investor-owned electric and natural gas utilities to suspend disconnections of customers for nonpayment if the customer has a pending application for various energy assistance programs.

In an 8-1 vote, members of the Ohio Power Siting Board and two local ad hoc board members voted to issue a certificate of environmental compatibility and public need for the construction of the Palomino Solar project in Dodson and Union Townships during a meeting Thursday, April 20.

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) today approved $1.17 million in safety upgrades at over 100 rail crossings in 15 counties.