--- title: Public Hearings Scheduled for FirstEnergy Rate Increase Application canonical: https://theohiofeed.com/public-hearings-scheduled-for-firstenergy-rate-increase-application/ published: '2026-11-08T01:15:17-05:00' updated: '2026-11-08T01:15:17-05:00' author: OhioFeed Staff section: PUCO tags: - FirstEnergy - Electricity Rates - PUCO source: Public Utilities Commission of Ohio source_url: https://puco.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/puco/news/firstenergy-rate-case-hearings-scheduled-2026 publisher: OhioFeed attribution: Copyright OhioFeed. Quote with credit to OhioFeed and a link to the canonical URL above. --- # Public Hearings Scheduled for FirstEnergy Rate Increase Application The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) has scheduled three public hearings regarding FirstEnergy’s application for an increase in its electric distribution rates. The hearings will take place on December 2, December 9, and December 17, 2026, in Cleveland, Akron, and Toledo, respectively. Those who testify will have their comments included in the case record, and an evidentiary hearing is set for March 1, 2027, at PUCO offices in Columbus. --- ### Press Release: Public Utilities Commission of Ohio *Reproduced in full from the [Public Utilities Commission of Ohio](https://puco.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/puco/news/firstenergy-rate-case-hearings-scheduled-2026).* #### Public hearings scheduled for FirstEnergy rate increase application COLUMBUS, OHIO (Nov. 6, 2026), Today the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) scheduled three public hearings regarding FirstEnergy’s application for an increase in its electric distribution rates. The local public hearings will be held as follows: Dec. 2, 2026, at 5 p.m. Lausche State Office Building, Plaza Level 615 W. Superior Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44113 Dec. 9, 2026, at 5 p.m. Akron-Summit County Public Library 60 S. High Street Akron, Ohio 44326 Dec. 17, 2026, at 6 p.m. Board of Lucas County Commissioners One Government Center, First Floor, Commissioners' Hearing Room Toledo, Ohio 43604 Those that testify will have their comments included in the case record. An evidentiary hearing will also take place at the PUCO offices in Columbus on Mar. 1, 2027. [Learn more about how to testify at a PUCO public hearing.](https://puco.ohio.gov/utilities/electricity/resources/how-to-testify-at-a-puco-public-hearing) Written comments may also be addressed to the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, 180 E. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio, 43215. [Public comments can also be filed online](https://dis.puc.state.oh.us/PublicCommentEfiling.aspx?CaseNo=26-0347), and all comments should reference case docket numbers [26-347-EL-AIR](https://dis.puc.state.oh.us/CaseRecord.aspx?CaseNo=26-347&x=0&y=0), [26-348-EL-ATA](https://dis.puc.state.oh.us/CaseRecord.aspx?CaseNo=26-348&x=0&y=0), [26-349-EL-AAM](https://dis.puc.state.oh.us/CaseRecord.aspx?CaseNo=26-349&x=0&y=0), [26-350-EL-UNC](https://dis.puc.state.oh.us/CaseRecord.aspx?CaseNo=26-350&x=0&y=0). **Case background** On May 22, 2026, FirstEnergy filed an application pursuant R.C. 4909.18 for an increase in its electric distribution rates for its three companies: Ohio Edison, Cleveland Electric Illuminating and Toledo Edison. [Learn more about the PUCO’s distribution rate case process.](https://puco.ohio.gov/news/new-rate-case-process) In its application, FirstEnergy is requesting the following distribution revenue increases across a three-year period: - Ohio Edison: $99.8 million in year one, $27.8 million in year two and $36.2 million in year three. - Cleveland Electric Illuminating: $121.4 million in year one, $17.0 million in year two, and $26.1 million in year three. - Toledo Edison: $32.8 million in year one, $14.0 million in year two, and $17.1 million in year three. PUCO staff will file a written report and recommendations by November 30, 2026. Source: [Public Utilities Commission of Ohio](https://puco.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/puco/news/firstenergy-rate-case-hearings-scheduled-2026)