09/20/2026
FirstEnergy wants three straight years of rate hikes starting in 2027 — first year adds up to $5.30 a month, then it doubles, then triples. This is the same company that just paid $275 million in restitution for the House Bill 6 bribery scandal, where its former executives are accused of funneling $60 million to corrupt Ohio lawmakers to force ratepayers to bail out coal and nuclear plants. Consumer advocates say families are still "ticked off" over that scandal — and now they're being asked to foot the bill again while data centers drive up demand. Read more: https://s.tiffinohio.net/Za62hdt