Word Search – November
Word Search – November
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Ohio House Committee approves energy-efficiency bill
Ohio House Committee approves energy-efficiency bill
Clears way for the legislation to hit the House floor
COLUMBUS – Legislation incentivizing public utilities to promote energy-efficiency programs to reduce energy bills appears to be […]
Weatherize Ohio Recap
Thank you to all our attendees and speakers for a successful Weatherize Ohio 2021.
Please enjoy these pictures from the conference. Also, below are several of the presentation slides from the event. Thank you. […]
FirstEnergy Settlement Summary
FirstEnergy’s electric distribution utilities have agreed to record settlement for $306 million in “significantly excessive earnings” to be returned to over two million FirstEnergy residential consumers in addition to commercial and institutional customers. The Stipulation […]
John Sarver Testimony in support of HB-389
Chair Hoops, Vice Chair Ray, Ranking Member Smith, and members of the Ohio House of Representatives Public Utilities Committee, thank you for the opportunity to submit testimony in support of House Bill 389. House Bill […]
House Bill 389 – What You Should Know
House Bill 389 (“HB 389”) was introduced on September 21 with bipartisan sponsorship. Representatives Seitz and Leland introduced HB 389 to authorize electric distribution utilities (“EDUs”) to offer a voluntary portfolio of […]
Word Search – September
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Dave Rinebolt Memorial
Celebrate the Life of Dave Rinebolt
REGISTRATION CLOSED
October 19, 2021 | 6pm-8pm
Quest Conference Center
9200 Worthington Road
Westerville, Ohio 43082
FirstEnergy agrees to deferred prosecution settlement for $230 million in Ohio bribery scheme
Ohio’s share will help residents pay utility bills
COLUMBUS – FirstEnergy has agreed to pay $230 million to resolve federal charges in connection with allegedly bribing Ohio officials in a $1 billion ratepayer-funded bailout of two […]
Miami Valley CAP Processes over 4,500 rental assistance applications
Miami Valley Community Action Partnership is offering rental assistance, mortgage assistance, and utility assistance to residents of Montgomery, Greene, Darke, Preble, and Warren Counties who have experienced financial hardships resulting from the COVID-19 […]
CHN Convenes Roundtable with HUD Secretary Fudge
PUBLISHED ON CHN’S BLOG; JULY 12, 2021
More than two dozen affordable housing […]
OPAE Executive Director, Dave Rinebolt, Passing
It is with heavy hearts that the Ohio Partners for Affordable Energy (OPAE) Board and Staff is sharing the sudden death of our executive director, Dave Rinebolt. He passed away Thursday morning at his home […]
Finding a Way When the Shoes Are Falling
IMPACT Community Action’s Energy Advocates Program
The COVID-19 pandemic brought with it a myriad of issues to our organizations – a “stay-at-home” order; a frightened public; and a growing need for government assistance. Then, another shoe […]
Ohio Legislature recognizes benefits of energy-efficiency programs through recent action
The Ohio Legislature realizes what all of us know – our state’s energy efficiency programs are among the best in the nation and have paid big dividends for all Ohioans.
State legislators in recent years have […]
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Celebrating Community Action Month
By: Philip E. Cole, Executive Director of Ohio Association of Community Action Agencies
Community Action Month is a time for our network to reflect on our successes and the triumphs of the people we serve. Throughout […]
FCC Announces Start Date of Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
EBB enrollment will open on May 12, 2021
WASHINGTON, April 29, 2021—Today, FCC Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced the start date of the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program. As of May 12, 2021, eligible […]
When is a Bike Shop More Than a Bike Shop?
When is a simple bike shop a catalyst to developing successful youth?
When said bike shop is Lorain County Community Action Agency (LCCAA) Bike Shop. The “call-it-what-it-is” name for the retail location is about as […]
PUCO Issues Final Credit and Disconnection Rules
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has issued the final credit and disconnection rules, which include rules covering the natural gas Percentage Income Payment Plan (PIPP). The Commission accepted several of OPAE’s recommendations, but refused […]
What’s Next for HWAP?
The rumor mill has been rampant with discussions of a major increase in HWAP funding by Congress. On April 22nd, Biden announced a goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030. The American […]
OPAE Shares – Ramond Johnson, Gallia-Meigs Community Action
Ramond Johnson, lead energy specialist at Gallia-Meigs Community Action Agency, presented his strategies for working with clients while in their homes. Please contact Ramond if you have any questions or thoughts.
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HB 6 Repealed, Sort Of
The General Assembly bolted out of Columbus on March 25th, patting themselves on the back for passing legislation to repeal portions of the notorious HB 6. Even still-Rep. Larry Householder voted for the bill.
SB 124 […]
AEP Ohio Files Rate Case Settlement; OPAE Will Litigate
Rate cases take a long time to process through the system. AEP submitted a Pre-Filing Notice as required by rule on April 29, 2020, with the Application to set new base rates filed on June […]
Bill Payment Assistance – How Much Money is Out There?
The COVID-19 pandemic caused hundreds of thousands of Ohioans, and millions of Americans, to lose their jobs or businesses. This meant families couldn’t pay for the necessities: food, rent or mortgages, utilities, and health care. […]