On August 26, 2014 OMA’s counsel attended the Commission’s workshop that was held to discuss proposed rules for implementing one provision of SB 310 regarding disclosure to customers of the costs associated with the renewable energy standards, energy efficiency standards, and peak demand reduction requirements of R.C. 4928.64 and 4928.66.  At the workshop, parties discussed the importance of educating customers of the existing costs and purpose for including them on customers’ bills, the calculation of the various costs, inclusion of only net costs, definitions of the various costs, and affording the utilities ample time to make bill format changes. After the Commission issues Staff’s proposed rules, there will be an opportunity to file comments and reply comments.  The Commission must adopt rules prior to January 1, 2015.