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.

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.

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, and all comments should reference case docket numbers 26-347-EL-AIR, 26-348-EL-ATA, 26-349-EL-AAM, 26-350-EL-UNC.

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.

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.