Ohio House Bill 173

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed a bill regulating submetering companies that resell electricity to multi-unit complexes. The legislation aimed to provide consumer protections but faced criticism over unexplained fees and limited consumer choice. DeWine argued the submetering model is 'fundamentally flawed' and rejected the bill’s compromise approach to oversight.

Ohio Democrats urge Gov. Mike DeWine to veto House Bill 173, which regulates submetering companies. Critics argue the bill fails to sufficiently protect tenants from inflated rates and poor service, while supporters claim it establishes necessary policy. The bill caps submetering charges at 3% below typical utility rates and aligns some requirements with utility standards, but conflicts with a recent Ohio Supreme Court ruling.