Bill > SB108

This bill amends Ohio law to create a new regulatory framework for behind-the-meter utility services, which are energy-related services provided to customers after the point of utility meter delivery. The bill exempts certain entities providing behind-the-meter utility services from being classified as public utilities, including services like electric vehicle charging, electricity resale to tenants, and advanced energy resources. The Public Utilities Commission is authorized to establish a voluntary biennial registration process for behind-the-meter utility service providers, requiring them to disclose basic business information and the types of services they offer. The bill includes specific pricing protections for tenants, stipulating that electricity resellers cannot charge more than the standard service offer rates from the local electric light company. Providers who resell electricity to tenants must also disclose their service disconnection procedures. The bill establishes a complaint and enforcement mechanism, allowing the Public Utilities Commission to investigate potential violations and assess forfeitures of up to $100 per violation, with a 60-day cure period provided for providers to address non-compliance issues. These provisions aim to create a more flexible regulatory environment for emerging utility service models while maintaining consumer protections.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/sb108