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Read. Follow. Verify.Ohio Overhauls Utility Long-Term Forecast Reports and Requires Independent Third-Party Reviews
Last action · June 10, 2026: Referred to Public UtilitiesSponsors: Mark Romanchuk and 1 other
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What This Bill Would Do
Senate Bill 457 updates utility reporting requirements in Ohio by mandating that electric and gas companies file detailed long-term energy demand and infrastructure forecasts, requiring independent third-party investigations of these reports, and establishing congestion mitigation planning for .
Utility companies must alter how they forecast energy demand, incorporate advanced transmission technology studies, and submit to independent third-party reviews, which directly impacts utility planning, state oversight, and regional transmission organization filings.
- The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio regulates public utilities across the state, ensuring safe and reliable service at fair rates. context
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Electric light companies
Electric light companies must submit detailed long-term forecast reports, undergo independent third-party investigations, conduct advanced transmission and congestion studies, and face potential forfeitures for consecutive inaccurate filings.
Gas and natural gas utility companies
Gas utility companies must file long-term forecast reports every three years, submit energy information filed with U.S. agencies, and undergo independent third-party investigations.
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
The commission is required to oversee independent third-party investigations, review long-term forecasts, conduct public hearings, adopt rules, and approve advanced transmission implementation plans.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What new reports must electric utilities file under this bill?
Who investigates the long-term forecast reports submitted by utilities?
What happens if a utility files inaccurate or unreasonable forecasts repeatedly?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
2 actions- Jun 10, 2026SenateCommitteeReferred to Public Utilities
- Jun 8, 2026SenateIntroducedIntroduced
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Mandatory Third-Party Investigation of Utility Forecasts
The legislation shifts from direct commission review of utility-submitted forecasts to mandating independent third-party investigations and duplicate forecast production.
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Sources
www.legislature.ohio.gov
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