Utility Wants Changes In Energy Standards

In the battle over the state’s energy efficiency policies several groups have adamantly voiced their opposition to any changes. But one major utility has been a leading supporter of the revisions. FirstEnergy believes the policy overhaul that’s currently in the Senate makes a handful of modifications that are vital to avoiding higher costs and electric bills down the road.

Doug Colafella, is a spokesperson for the Akron-based company. He says the bill places spending limits to cap just how much utilities can charge customers. It also adds a provision for large industrial companies to opt out of state programs if that company decides to create their own efficiency plans.

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