In re Application of Ohio Edison Co. (Slip Opinion)

{¶ 1} Appellants, Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council (“NOPEC”) and the Environmental Law and Policy Center (“ELPC”), appeal the decision of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (“PUCO”) approving an electric-security plan proposed by intervening appellees, the FirstEnergy Companies (Ohio Edison Company, Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company, and Toledo Edison Compa ny (collectively, “FirstEnergy”)). For the reasons explained below, we affirm the commission’s order.

Background

{¶ 2} An electric-distribution utility is required to provide a “standard service offer” to all consumers in its…