Ohio utilities report subpar grid reliability as they seek a lower bar

By: Kathiann M. Kowalski, Canary Media

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: May 26, 2026

Words: 1,223

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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This story was originally published by Canary Media.

Ohio’s utilities just can’t seem to pass muster when it comes to preventing power outages and getting the lights back on quickly.

In 2025, four of the state’s six regulated electric utilities failed to provide the level of reliable service expected by regulators — marking the 10th year in a row when at least one company has missed. Yet …

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