CAMPAIGNS AND PROJECTS

The Energy Jobs and Justice Act (EJJA), formerly known as HB 429, is a comprehensive clean energy policy rooted in equity, economic development, and accountability.

After decades of energy policy that largely favors utilities and fossil fuels, Ohio needs forward-looking solutions that are good for our economy, our communities, and our health. The Energy Jobs & Justice Act ensures that Ohio emerges with an energy policy designed for all Ohioans.

AEP requests a customer rate increase, while they reap billions in profits. These increases are on top of surging energy prices that took effect in June for many customers in Central Ohio. AEP must share the burden and not just pass it along to hard-hit Ohio ratepayers.

June 14th-16th marks the first anniversary since AEP power outages devastated the Central Ohio community during some of the hottest days of 2022. Major storms across the region contributed to more than 230,000 AEP customers losing power in Central Ohio, leaving impacted poor and low-income neighborhoods with little to no resources to navigate the blackouts. The current request (as part of AEP’s Electric Security Plan) to increase customer rates will only continue to hurt marginalized communities the most.