In re Application of Ohio Power Co., Case No. 2018-1396
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio

ISSUES:
- Is the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio authorized to approve a power purchase agreement between Ohio Power Co. and electric-generating plants owned by an Ohio Power affiliate, or must a federal government agency approve the arrangement?
- Can Ohio Power add a "Smart City rider" charge to customer bills to pay for electric-vehicle charging station incentives and experimental "microgrids" as part of the city of Columbus' Smart City initiative?
- Can the commission authorize a "placeholder" renewable generation rider that charges Ohio Power customers for the costs associated for new renewable energy plants?