PUCO schedules public hearings on AEP Ohio’s proposed rate increase

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) scheduled public hearings regarding American Electric Power (AEP) Ohio’s application to increase distribution rates.  

The local public hearings will be held as follows:  

Dec. 3, 6 p.m.  
Zanesville City Hall  
Council Chambers 
401 Market Street 
Zanesville 43701  

Dec. 4, 6 p.m.  
Columbus Metropolitan Library 
Main Library Auditorium 
96 S. Grant Ave 
Columbus 43215  

Dec. 5, 6 p.m. 
Washington State College 
Arts & Sciences Building, Room 227 
710 Colegate Dr.  
Marietta 45750 

Dec. 8, 6 p.m. 
Owens Community College 
Community Education and Wellness Center Building, Room CH 100 
3200 Bright Road 
Findlay 45840 

Dec. 9, 11 a.m. 
PUCO 
11th Floor – Hearing Room B 
180 E. Broad Street  
Columbus 43215  

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. 21, 2026.  

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 43215. Public comments can also be filed online, and all comments should reference case docket number 25-392-EL-AIR.  

A copy of AEP Ohio’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 25-392-EL-AIR.  

Case Background  

On May 30, AEP Ohio filed an application to increase rates and charges for electric distribution service.  

Learn more about the PUCO’s distribution rate case process.  

In its application, AEP Ohio proposed rates that would see a residential customer who uses 1000 kWh a month having a $3.95 or 2.14 percent increase. After reviewing the application, PUCO staff recommended a decrease that would lower bills by $1.47 or 0.80 percent.