Many of our clients across all major Ohio utilities, including AEP Ohio, FirstEnergy, AES Ohio, and Duke Energy have reported phone calls from individuals claiming to represent the “Customer Choice Program”, “Energy Choice Program”, “Price Protection Program” or some misleading version of the above. These callers state that you have been receiving notices regarding “additional protection or benefits available to your account” and “price protection”. The caller will claim they need to verify information from your electric bill and… Read More »

As highlighted in our February overview of the U.S. energy landscape, electricity demand continues to climb—and with it, energy costs. One of the primary drivers behind this increase is the explosive growth of AI and cryptocurrency data centers, which are placing immense pressure on the power grid. Natural gas—responsible for generating 40–50% of the nation’s electricity—is experiencing a surge in demand as utilities scramble to meet this new load. TCO Energy Corp reports a dramatic rise in natural gas… Read More »