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Fri, 01/27/2012 - 2:31pm

New AEP rates stun small businesses

Some small-business owners are furious about a sudden rise in electricity costs, the result of a new American Electric Power rate plan that took effect this month.
Mon, 12/05/2011 - 10:33am

AEP rate plan hits small business

Some small businesses’ electricity rates will rise more than 30 percent in January — without warning — if the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio approves a proposal by American Electric Power.

Thu, 09/29/2011 - 10:42am

Michigan Survey Shows Support for Electric Choice

Three-fourths of Michigan residents support ending the electric choice cap in Michigan, the Customer Choice Coalition and Energy Choice Now said yesterday.

Mon, 09/26/2011 - 10:31am

Utility consumers’ watchdog quits over budget

The state’s consumer watchdog resigned yesterday, fed up with state budget cuts that she says have hampered her ability to protect consumers in fights over proposed rate hikes by utilities.

“She is a very talented advocate and represented her clients very strongly,” said Anthony Alexander, CEO of Akron-based utility FirstEnergy.