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OH – Public Hearings Scheduled for Duke Energy Ohio Rate Increase Application
COLUMBUS, OHIO (Oct. 2, 2026) – Today the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) scheduled three public hearings regarding Duke Energy Ohio’s application for an increase in its electric distribution rates.
The local public hearings will be held as follows:
Dec. 1, 2026, at 6 p.m.
MidPointe Library Middletown
Community Room
125 S. Broad Street
Middletown, OH 45044
Dec. 10, 2026, at 12:30 p.m.
Cincinnati City Hall
Council Chambers, Room 300
801 Plum Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Dec. 10, 2026, at 6 p.m.
Hamilton Municipal Building
Council Chambers – First Floor
345 High Street
Hamilton, OH 45011
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 Jan. 20, 2027.
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 numbers 26-0132-EL-AIR, 26-0133-EL-ATA and 26-0134-EL-AAM.
Case background
On March 30, 2026, Duke Energy Ohio filed an application pursuant R.C. 4909.18 for an increase in its electric distribution rates and charges for its entire Ohio service area, along with associated applications for approval to change accounting methods and approval of tariff revisions.
Learn more about the PUCO’s distribution rate case process.
In its application, Duke Energy Ohio seeks an increase in annual revenues of $90,168,550, or an increase of 12.68 percent.
After its review of Duke Energy Ohio’s records and application, PUCO’s staff recommends a revenue increase in the range of $42,451,166 to $52,649,236, or an increase of 5.93 percent to 7.35 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: Matt Schilling | (614) 466-7750
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