State Rep. Tex Fischer introduces energy regulatory bill

State Rep. Tex Fischer introduces energy regulatory bill

State Rep. Tex Fischer, R-Boardman, is sponsoring legislation to classify entities that purchase and resell energy as public utilities that would require them to follow the same regulatory standards as traditional providers. The bill, sponsored by Fischer as well as state Rep. Sean Brennan, a Parma Democrat, targets submetering companies, which buy electricity at wholesale rates and resell it to residents in apartment complexes and rental units.…