SB297

Regards electric submetering companies and customers

Introduced·10/21/25
Introduced Text

Ohio SB297 exempts electric submetering companies from public utility classification and imposes registration and compliance requirements on them.

Ohio SB297 amends the state's Revised Code to exempt electric submetering companies from being classified as public utilities. These companies must register with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio every two years and comply with specific rules. The bill also mandates that submetering companies cannot charge tenants more than the standard service offer and all riders from the electric light company. Additionally, the legislation extends eligibility for the percentage of income payment plan program to certain customers of electric submetering companies.

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Where it stands

Current
Public Utilities Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Oct 29, 2025

9:00 AM

Senate Public Utilities 1st Hearing, Sponsor

History

Oct 22, 2025

Senate

Referred to committee: Public Utilities

Oct 21, 2025

Senate

Introduced