Trial Exposed House Bill 6’s Consumer Costs

The trial of former Speaker Larry Householder not only spotlighted the scheme used to pass House Bill 6, it also highlighted the costs that HB 6 aimed to impose on consumers, including a “decoupling” charge to protect FirstEnergy. The Ohio Capital Journal reports the details.

Immediately following HB 6’s introduction in 2019, the OMA announced its opposition to the bill and frequently highlighted the reasons why HB 6 would be detrimental to manufacturers and the state’s competitiveness. 3/6/2023