Update: Hearings are being held this week to review FE’s proposed energy efficiency and peak demand reduction (EE/PDR) portfolio plans for 2017 through 2019. In December 2016, several parties reached a settlement with FE in support of its revised plans, which OMAEG agreed to not oppose after receiving some favorable language and protections in the settlement for manufacturers. Both PUCO Staff and the Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel are challenging the plans proposing the adoption of a cost cap for program costs and additional limitations on shared savings incurred through FE’s energy efficiency portfolio plan. OMAEG does not oppose a cost cap or additional limitations on the amount of profit FE may earn.