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PUCO Accepts Settlement Agreement In AES Ohio Rate Case
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) issued an opinion and order of a settlement agreement in AES Ohio’s distribution rate case. AES Ohio serves approximately 520,000 customers.
Under the terms of the settlement, AES Ohio is authorized to file rates that will produce a total increase in base distribution rates of $168 million on an annual basis—compared to the $235 million sought by AES Ohio in its application.
The settlement maintains the current $9.75 customer charge, eliminates reconnection fees, and provides more than $1 million annually in shareholder funded bill payment assistance.
As previously reported on Aug. 13, 2025, an unopposed settlement agreement was filed by AES Ohio, PUCO staff, Ohio Consumers’ Counsel, Ohio Energy Group, University of Dayton, city of Dayton, Ohio Energy Leadership Council, Walmart, IGS, Nationwide Energy Partners, Retail Energy Supply Association, and Ohio Partners for Affordable Energy.
A separate notice of intent to file an electric distribution rate case in not impacted by today’s decision.
Opinion & Order (11/06/2025)
24-1009-EL-AIR
(In The Matter Of The Application Of The Dayton Power And Light Company D/B/A AES Ohio For An Increase In Its Electric Distribution Rates.)
