Statement from PUCO Chairman on selection of Ohio Consumers’ Counsel

COLUMBUS, OHIO (March 20, 2012) – Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Chairman Todd A. Snitchler issued the following statement in response to the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel (OCC) Governing Board’s selection of Bruce J. Weston as the state’s next Consumers’ Counsel.

“I’m pleased to learn that Bruce Weston has been selected to serve as Ohio Consumers’ Counsel. We have enjoyed working with Bruce in his interim role at the OCC and welcome the opportunity to continue working with him on a permanent basis.

“The OCC and residential consumers will be well served by Bruce’s experience, leadership, and commitment.”

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The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) is the sole agency charged with regulating public utility service. The role of the PUCO is to assure all residential, business, and industrial consumers have access to adequate, safe, and reliable utility services at fair prices while facilitating an environment that provides competitive choices. Consumers with utility-related questions or concerns can call the PUCO Call Center at (800) 686-PUCO (7826) and speak with a representative.

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