The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has scheduled two public hearings in Dayton to gather feedback on a proposed electric distribution rate increase requested by AES Ohio.
AES Ohio is seeking approval for a three-year rate plan covering 2027 through 2029 that would increase the company’s annual electric distribution revenues.
The public will have two opportunities to provide testimony:
- July 9, 2026, at 1 p.m. at the Planning and Resource Center, Mezzanine Floor, 101 West Third Street in Dayton.
- July 16, 2026, at 6 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of the Dayton Municipal Building, 101 West Third Street in Dayton.
Comments presented during the hearings will become part of the official case record.
An evidentiary hearing is also scheduled for August 4, 2026, at 10 a.m. at PUCO headquarters in Columbus.
In addition to speaking at a hearing, residents may submit written comments to the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, 180 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215, or file comments online HERE.
All comments should reference case numbers 25-0958-EL-AIR, 25-0959-EL-AAM, 25-0960-EL-ATA, and 25-0961-EL-RDR.
AES Ohio filed its application on November 10, 2025, requesting a three-year rate plan for 2027, 2028, and 2029, along with related requests involving accounting, tariffs, and rider authority.
Under the proposal, AES Ohio is seeking increases to its base distribution revenue requirement of nearly $170 million in 2027, a 34.8 percent increase. The company is also requesting additional increases of $41.4 million in 2028 and $26.2 million in 2029.
After reviewing the application and company records, PUCO staff recommended smaller increases than those requested by the utility. Staff recommendations include a $113.9 million increase in 2027, a $28.4 million increase in 2028, and a $22.3 million increase in 2029.
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio is responsible for regulating utility services across the state and works to ensure residential, commercial, and industrial customers have access to safe, reliable utility service at reasonable rates while promoting competition where available.
