H.B. No. 2025-2026 seeks to amend section 4928.01 of the Revised Code and repeal section 4928.148, which eliminates the legacy generation resource provisions established by H.B. 6 of the 133rd General Assembly. The repeal is designed to provide refunds to customers, addressing concerns about the previous legislation's effects on electric service pricing and customer equity. The bill introduces a comprehensive definition of terms related to electric service, such as "ancillary service," "competitive retail electric service," and "electric utility," ensuring clarity in the regulatory framework for electric services in Ohio.

Additionally, the bill mandates that energy facilities comply with federal energy regulatory commission licenses regarding fish passage, watershed protection, and cultural resource preservation, while also ensuring public access to water without charge. It repeals existing sections related to the retail recovery of costs associated with legacy generation resources, prohibiting any charges related to these mechanisms from being assessed or collected from customers. Upon enactment, all revenues collected under the now-repealed section must be refunded to customers in the same proportion as they were originally collected. This legislative change aims to enhance transparency and accountability in energy cost recovery while promoting compliance with environmental standards.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 4928.01, 4928.148