With 36 freight railroads operating on and over 5,300 miles of track and over 5,800 public grade
crossings, Ohio is the fifth leading state in terms of goods transported by rail. Being among the
nation’s leaders in rail traffic brings with it a great responsibility to ensure safety.
Accidents can be prevented by practicing safety around electric appliances, tools, and power lines. The PUCO offers these tips for safety when working with electricity, indoors and outdoors in recognition of May being National Electrical Safety Month.
The PUCO produces the Apples to Apples charts to provide residential consumers with a snapshot comparison of current natural gas and electric supplier price options and contract terms. The PUCO updates the Apples to Apples charts on a regular basis and verifies each supplier offer to ensure accuracy.
By the year 2025, 25 percent of the electricity sold by each utility or electric services company within Ohio must be generated from alternative energy sources.