Representative Levi Dean - District 71

State Representative Levi Dean (R-Xenia) today voted in support of House Bill 15 – a market-driven initiative that aims to boost power generation in Ohio, improve affordability for ratepayers and increase reliability within the state’s electrical grid.

“As more and more big businesses come to our state, its vital that we have ample, affordable energy for all Ohioans,” said Representative Dean. 

House Bill 15 will make the following changes:

Strengthen Ohio’s economy with reliable and affordable energy 

Allows intrastate transmission so that more parties may enter the market, fostering competition and expanding Ohio’s grid.
Allows local communities to apply for a “priority investment area” designation, which, if granted, exempts the company from paying TTP tax on transmission, distribution, and pipeline infrastructure for 5 years, further incentivizing the development of new energy generation in Ohio.
 

Improve energy affordability for all Ohioans

Eliminates the option for utility companies to file an Electric Security Plan (ESP) and requires them to come to the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) for a rate case, holding utilities accountable by closing a current ratepayer affordability loophole and requiring utility companies to undergo a more comprehensive review that determines consumer rates, ultimately protecting ratepayers.
Requires all Standard Service Offers (SSO) to be Market Rate Offers (MRO), increasing transparency and helping consumers make informed decisions when shopping for energy.
Prohibits Electric Distribution Utilities (EDU) from bidding in the wholesale market with assets that were paid for by distribution customers, promoting fairness and transparency between utilities and consumers. 
Stops the collection of new money for the Solar Generation Fund while settling the existing Read Full Story