Update:  On August 22, 2012, the PUCO approved the new rates and tariffs proposed by AEP-Ohio.  Accordingly, the new rates will take effect in the first billing cycle of September.  The OMAEG will file an application for rehearing by the September 7, 2012 deadline.
Additionally, in a related matter, on August 23, 2012, AEP-Ohio announced through its supplier notification system that it is eliminating the 90-day notice requirement, effective immediately.  The bulletin AEP-Ohio provided states that as a result of this change, which came out of the ESP case:
•    Customers who have contracts with AEP-Ohio will no longer need to submit written notifications to switch.
•    CRES Providers/Brokers will no longer need to submit written notifications to switch.
•    Electronic enrollments submitted by CRES providers still need to be submitted at minimum 12 days prior to the effective switch date.
•    A customer who is currently serving a 90-day provision can be enrolled at their next available meter read date (if it falls within the 30 day maximum to 12 day minimum window)
•    Customers who meet the requirements for interval data reading (“IDR”) metering should have an analog phone line installed.  If not, they will incur a manual meter reading charge of $43/month. Typically what had happened with 90-day notifications, customers would send AEP-Ohio the notice and have all meter installations done prior to actual switching.  With this 90-day provision eliminated, customers must have the phone line installed as soon as possible.
•    Minimum stay provisions are still in effect and will be until 2015.
•    Customers are still subject to other validations which must be satisfied before the enrollment is accepted.