Ohio regulators are giving FirstEnergy until Nov. 30 to propose a new energy-efficient light bulb program that won't spark controversy.
After a public backlash, FirstEnergy pulled back on its initial plan to charge customers 60 cents a month for three years — for a total of $21.60 — for the cost and distribution of two compact fluorescent light bulbs and for electricity sales lost through their use.
During a recent hearing before The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, FirstEnergy proposed a voluntary light bulb program. The company said it was just sharing an idea, and is now in the process of crafting a formal proposal.
The commission says the proposal should explain how the bulbs will be distributed and how customers will be informed of the program.
