OH · gas · 24-862-GA-AIR
Closed case·Complete·Authorized
This matter is decided, not open. RateBase does not label the rates final-effective until a cited effective-date or tariff record is linked.
The PUCO approved the final opinion and order on February 18, 2026. The reviewed public record establishes a residential fixed-charge increase from $10 to $14 but does not state the complete authorized revenue and ROE values.
Feb 18, 2026
Not scheduled
Case stage
complete
Filed
Oct 3, 2024
Testimony
Not recorded
Hearings
Not recorded
Briefing
Not recorded
Decision
Feb 18, 2026
Rates effective
Not recorded
State rules
This docket is a full base-rate review. Selected charges can change on separate schedules without reopening every issue in this case.
Full base-rate review
Every three years beginning by year-end 2029
Effective Mar 20, 2026
Covered large natural-gas utilities must file a rate case by December 31, 2029 and at least every three years thereafter.
Rate period: A utility may use a conventional 12-month test period or propose three consecutive 12-month forecasted rate years with annual true-ups.
Governing rule ↗Between full reviews
Natural-gas alternative rate plans
Plan-specific
PUCO-approved alternative rate plans may include revenue decoupling and other defined adjustments. The approved plan controls the calculation, reporting, and review cadence.
Governing source ↗Commission decision
Utility request and Commission-authorized outcome.
| Metric | Utility request | Authorized outcome | Like-for-like difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual revenue increase | Not available Annual utility request | Not specified Authorized annual revenue change in the Commission minutes · Feb 18, 2026 | — Not compared: scope differ |
| Rate base | Not available Not captured in current case sources | Not available Authorized value not captured | — |
| Return on equity | Not specified Requested ROE in the final-decision source · Oct 3, 2024 | Not specified Authorized ROE in the Commission minutes · Feb 18, 2026 | — Not compared: scope differ |
| Common equity ratio | Not available Not captured in current case sources | Not available Authorized value not captured | — |
| Residential bill impact | Not available Not captured in current case sources | 4 Residential fixed monthly charge increase from $10 to $14 · Feb 18, 2026 | — |
1 event · 1 document · 1 citation
Material filings, hearings, orders, and effective dates.
Feb 18, 2026
PUCO approved final opinion and order
official commission · completed
Docket and evidence documents linked to this proceeding.
PUCO February 18, 2026 commission minutes
evidence · direct · Feb 18, 2026
Field-level excerpts and review metadata supporting material facts.
PUCO February 18, 2026 commission minutes
commission order · Feb 18, 2026
Stage-preserving economics and party positions as published in the canonical record.
| Metric | Stage | Party | Period | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual revenue change | authorized | Public Utilities Commission of Ohio | — | Not specified | |
| Return on equity | authorized | Public Utilities Commission of Ohio | — | Not specified | |
| Residential monthly bill impact | authorized | Public Utilities Commission of Ohio | — | 4 | |
| Annual revenue change | utility request | Cumberland Gas Company | — | Not specified | |
| Return on equity | utility request | Cumberland Gas Company | — | Not specified |