NOPEC is more than just the largest public retail energy aggregator in the state of Ohio. Our mission is focused on aggregation, education, and advocacy for the 250 member communities we serve. We advocate for our customers by challenging rate increases and fighting for consumer-friendly energy policies in the state of Ohio.
Our efforts, in collaboration with other advocacy organizations like the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel (OCC), have been able to save consumers hundreds of millions of dollars from reduced utility rate increases and on-bill refunds from the utilities.
Over the 25+ years of NOPEC’s service to Ohioans we’ve been able to help consumers in many different cases, but here are a few of our most recent advocacy successes:
FirstEnergy HB 6 Settlement - 2026
Affecting customers of FirstEnergy, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) approved a $275 million settlement, concluding their HB6 investigations and returning restitution directly to customers. NOPEC worked alongside the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel (OCC) in the 8+ year litigation against FirstEnergy, ensuring that customers felt the impacts of the case in a positive way. Through the settlement, typical customers will receive about $65.61 in bill credits (based on 1,000kWh/month0 over three months in 2026.
Enbridge Gas Rate Hike Regulation – 2025
In late 2023, Enbridge filed with the PUCO to raise rates by roughly $13 per month. NOPEC, along with the OCC intervened in the case to ensure that rates would not be increased. Through this intervention, gas rates for Enbridge customers actually decreased by $2 a month. Through regulatory efforts, NOPEC works to advocate for rates that stay fair.
FirstEnergy Ohio Significantly Excessive Earnings Case – 2021
Working with the OCC, NOPEC was instrumental in the negotiation of a settlement with FirstEnergy involving its past earnings that exceeded the “significant excessive earnings” test in Ohio state law. Through this settlement, FirstEnergy agreed to refund $306 million to its Ohio customers. Residents have received a refund of about $85 spread over multiple years through on-bill credits since the settlement.
NOPEC continues to advocate for its member communities as part of its daily mission. Visit nopec.org/who-is-nopec/advocacy for more information.
