Ohio rate cases: asked vs granted
$97 million asked, $11 million granted. That is 44 points below the 55% for all 8 comparable states.
Ohio cases we verified
| Utility and step | Docket | Asked, $M | Granted, $M | Share | Decided | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Ohio, annual | 25-0392-EL-AIR | 97 | 11 | 11.3% | Apr 1, 2026 | WOSU (check) |
| FirstEnergy Ohio utilities, after rehearing | 24-468-EL-AIR | 190.3 | -5.3 | no share | Feb 18, 2026 | OpenRateBase |
What Ohio regulators decided
AEP Ohio (docket 25-0392-EL-AIR), annual: asked $97 million, granted $11 million, 11.3% of the request (Apr 1, 2026). In Ohio, AEP Ohio got $86 million less than it asked, a 89% trim.
FirstEnergy Ohio utilities (three) (docket 24-468-EL-AIR): asked $190.3 million, result -$5.3 million (Feb 18, 2026). We show no share because the request and the result are not on the same basis.
Asked and granted in Ohio
Your Ohio bill
No checked Ohio bill change, so no Ohio calculator. Your own utility's notice has the exact figure.
How the Ohio numbers are measured
- AEP Ohio, annual. Basis: base distribution revenue. Bill effect is disputed: AEP says it falls by more than $1, a consumer group says up to $4.38. The aggregator still lists the case as open.
- FirstEnergy Ohio utilities, after rehearing. Basis: combined base revenue; net after rehearing. Request and result are not on the same basis (aggregator flags it). The result is a net decrease of $5.3 million.
Ohio requests filed in 2026, outcome not checked
| Utility | Customers | Filed | Asked, $B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Illuminating Company | 755,000 | May 2026 | 0.2 |
| Ohio Edison | 1,000,000 | May 2026 | 0.2 |
| Toledo Edison | 315,000 | May 2026 | 0.1 |
| AEP Ohio | 1,530,000 | January 2026 | 0.1 |
| AES Ohio | 527,000 | March 2026 | 0.1 |
| Duke Energy Ohio | 840,000 | January 2026 | 0.1 |
| AES Ohio | 1,530,000 | April 2026 | 0.0 |
PowerLines data, counted in no Ohio share.
Context
The 2025 EIA home price in Ohio was 16.96 cents per kWh, number 19 of 51 areas. At 883 kWh a month that is about $150 a bill.
Rules on Ohio utility rates: Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, dis.puc.state.oh.us.
Keep going
- Ohio prices and bills
- Ohio against other states
- Find a Ohio docket
Sources
- AEP Ohio, annual: WOSU (news report); also openratebase.com
- FirstEnergy Ohio utilities, after rehearing: OpenRateBase (case aggregator)
Questions
How much did AEP Ohio ask for in Ohio, and what was granted?
AEP Ohio (docket 25-0392-EL-AIR), annual: asked $97 million, granted $11 million, 11.3% of the request (Apr 1, 2026).
When did Ohio regulators decide these cases?
The newest Ohio decision we verified is dated Apr 1, 2026. Docket: 24-468-EL-AIR, 25-0392-EL-AIR.
What did the Ohio decision add to a monthly bill?
We found no checked bill figure for Ohio; the $150 Ohio average says little about your own bill.
Is the Ohio granted share of 11% typical?
Ohio has 1 decision behind its 11%. Across 8 states the range is 11% to 77%.
Where do I find the Ohio docket?
Ask Public Utilities Commission of Ohio for 24-468-EL-AIR, 25-0392-EL-AIR. Start at https://dis.puc.state.oh.us/.
Do these cover every Ohio rate case?
No. Ohio has other electric cases; the 2026 table above adds 7 requests with outcome unchecked.