In re Application of Columbus S. Power Co. (Slip Opinion)

Summary

{¶ 1} This cause arises from the Public Utilities Commission’s (“PUCO’s”) modification and approval of the second electric-security plan of the American Electric Power operating companies, Ohio Power Company and Columbus Southern Power Company.1 The case below was a major proceeding in which the commission authorized new generation rates for the companies (collectively, “AEP”). Five parties appealed.2 AEP also filed a cross-appeal. In total, the remaining parties have raised eight propositions of law that challenge various elements of the commission’s orders (the original order and two…