Ohio Supreme Court upholds utility commission decision allowing coal plant bailout fee

By: Nick Evans

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: July 2, 2026

Words: 953

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Body Text Preview

The Ohio Supreme Court upheld a decision last week that, according to its challengers, allowed utilities to overcharge customers to the tune of roughly $115 million. It brings an end to a narrow dispute that started in 2021 but has its roots in the Ohio House Bill 6 scandal.

Two groups challenged a fee, established by H.B. 6 and tacked onto Ohioans’ utility bills, to bailout two coal plants.

That rider allowed the plants’ owners …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us