俄亥俄州AEP利率攀升反对者不断增加,因为客户在成本不断上涨的情况下要求支付得起。 AEP Ohio rate hike opposition grows as customers demand affordability amid rising costs.

俄亥俄州AEP客户反对提高2%的利率, 以财政紧张、创纪录的公司利润以及数据中心压力不断加大为由, 将月平均账单提高4美元。 AEP Ohio customers opposed a proposed 2% rate hike that would raise average monthly bills by $4, citing financial strain, record company profits, and growing pressure from data centers. 2025年12月5日,在哥伦布举行的听证会上,数十名居民,包括退休人员和低收入家庭,敦促PUCO优先提供可负担性。 At a Dec. 5, 2025, hearing in Columbus, dozens of residents, including retirees and low-income families, urged the PUCO to prioritize affordability. 由哥伦布 站起来组织, 参与者认为,增加 将加剧困苦 藉由增加 基本必需品成本。 Organized by Columbus Stand Up, attendees argued the increase would worsen hardship amid rising costs for essentials. 预计将于2026年作出最后决定。 A final decision is expected in 2026.