The OMA issued its latest edition of RetoolingOhio, this time level-setting the regulatory environment governing how power prices are set. While much has occurred in Ohio to favorably address customer power bills, much remains to be done in the regional market. Grid operator PJM has allowed utilities to drive up customer power costs without offsetting benefits. It needs to be held to account.

At the same time, state regulators at the PUCO have an opportunity to protect customers through prudent regulation. All of these topics were addressed at the Ohio Manufacturers’ Energy Conference yesterday. “To strengthen Ohio’s economy, we need to continue to choose competitive energy policies. Beware of entrenched interests and their friends,” said OMA president Ryan Augsburger at the conference. See next week’s edition of OMA’s Leadership Briefing for conference coverage. 9/17/2025