Ohio Bill: FirstEnergy Customers Would Be Reimbursed After Prolonged Power Outages

Power out for hours? New Ohio bill would mean money back for customers

Long power outages could mean credits under a new Ohio bill. Here's how it works.

Thomas bill would require payment for power outages

State Rep. David Thomas, who represents parts of Trumbull County, introduced a bill to require electric utility companies to pay customers for repeated and/or prolonged power outages. Thomas, R-Jefferson, is sponsoring the bill with state Rep. Trisan Rader, D-Cleveland. With the Ohio House not meeting again until after the Nov. 3 election, Thomas said he didn’t expect the bill to pass this year. But Thomas said he and Rader would introduce it ag…

Ohio bill: FirstEnergy customers would be reimbursed after prolonged power outages

After a series of power outages in Lakewood during some of the hottest days of the summer, many FirstEnergy customers were hot under the collar, in more ways than one.

Power out too long? Ohio bill would require utility credits

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohioans could get money back from their electric utility when the power goes out under a new bipartisan bill.