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  1. Electric Bill Made Easy

    … unusual charges, and keep track of your normal electricity usage. Your bill may also contain important updates. If you … companies are increasingly using advanced meters (i.e. smart meters) equipped with two-way communication technology … with a lower rate. Learn more with OCC’s How to Make Wise Energy Choices fact sheet at: …

  2. Publications

    … | Consumer Protection | Consumer Assistance | Energy Efficiency  | Electric | Natural Gas | … unusual charges, and keep track of your normal natural gas usage. Learn More … Quick Facts About Renewable Energy and Smart Grid Electric utilities are modernizing the …

  3. Energy Efficiency: Do you make the grade? (Questions)

    Energy Efficiency: Do you make the grade? (Questions) … (OCC) supports energy efficiency as a way to reduce energy usage and your utility bills. Take this 20-question pop quiz … movies on a game console?    B. Streaming on a Smart TV or small media player? 18. Which uses …

  4. Energy Efficiency: Did you make the grade? (Answers)

    Energy Efficiency: Did you make the grade? (Answers) … (OCC) supports energy efficiency as a way to reduce energy usage and your utility bills. This is the answer sheet for … as 10 percent a year on heating costs. A programmable or smart thermostat can be a great energy saving option. …

  5. Clone of Publications

    … | Consumer Protection | Consumer Assistance | Energy Efficiency  | Electric | Natural Gas | … Home Energy Saver Checklist Reduce energy usage and save on utility bills. Learn … Rights Quick Facts About Renewable Energy and Smart Grid The Basics of Governmental Energy

  6. Saving Energy During the Holidays

    Saving Energy During the Holidays Saving … off when it is not in use. Purchasing a timer or a “smart” plug to automatically turn your holiday lighting on … Efficiency You can reduce your home’s energy usage and save money by changing how you use your …

  7. Electric

    … by advocating for reasonable rates, reliable service, and energy payment assistance to those in need. OCC advocates … Ohio (PUCO) and before federal agencies such as the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).    More than two … unusual charges, and keep track of your normal electricity usage. Learn More …

  8. Energy Industry

    Energy Industry Before the Ohio … efficiency gives customers a way to control their energy usage and thereby reduce their energy costs, among its many … infrastructure improvements, and the definition of the smart grid. I. A Fair Baseline Should Be Maintained for …

  9. What's draining your energy? Vampire Power

    What's draining your energy? Vampire Power What's draining … electronic devices using vampire power and the combined usage can be surprising. Experts indicate that in the future … from the electrical outlet. There are also “smart” power strips, or advanced power strips, that …

  10. Utility Guide to Renting

    … Look out for submetering Understand your energy choices Contact the OCC Setting … has 25 electronic devices, and their combined vampire power usage can be surprising. Our fact sheets have information about the power used by devices in standby mode and other smart tips to save you energy and money. What's …