Federal courtroom testimony tied to House Bill 6 is laying out how political spending and regulatory maneuvering were used to shield favored nuclear and coal plants from market forces, shifting cost and risk onto Ohio customers.

Testimony has detailed how former PUCO Chairman Sam Randazzo acted in ways that aligned with utility interests at the very moment manufacturers and other ratepayers were depending on regulators to protect the integrity of Ohio’s competitive framework.

“House Bill 6 was a betrayal of trust,” said Lindsey Short, managing director of energy and advocacy services for the Ohio Manufacturers’ Association. “Ohio manufacturers paid the price for a system that put utility interests ahead of customers. Accountability in energy policy is not optional. It is foundational.” 3/2/2026