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But consumer advocates representing manufacturers and residential electric customers, and staff at a state regulatory agency are pushing back.

If you haven't noticed it already, you should expect to see your energy bills increase as we head into winter. A local energy consultant says we can expect to see those prices stay high for a while, too.

Those enrolled in Ohio’s Percentage of Income Payment Plan Plus, a public program that promises to cut utility costs for low-income people, may not actually be getting a reduced rate.

"CPP is at a crossroad,” Public Utilities Director Robert Davis said. “The next two years are very, very critical."