Demand Side & Energy Efficiency (net)
FirstEnergy
Current Rate
0.0000¢/kWh
PUCO Case
14-1297-EL-SSO
Est. 2009
Net of Rider DSE1 (legacy ELR program costs through May 2024) and Rider DSE2 (energy efficiency programs). Both currently zero per the May 2024 PUCO order. Non-bypassable.
📜 History & Background
Ohio's energy efficiency requirements stem from Senate Bill 221 (2008), which established electricity consumption reduction benchmarks for Ohio utilities. Rider DSE1 was created to recover the costs of energy efficiency programs mandated by PUCO, including customer rebates for efficient appliances, lighting programs, HVAC incentives, and low-income weatherization assistance. Ohio utilities must file annual energy efficiency implementation plans with PUCO and report on program performance. Rider DSE2 represents an offsetting credit — a portion of energy efficiency savings that PUCO has determined should flow back to customers. The net of DSE1 (cost) and DSE2 (credit) appears on FirstEnergy bills as a combined DSE line item.
⚙️ How It Works
Both DSE1 and DSE2 are set to 0¢/kWh per the May 2024 PUCO order — there is currently no net DSE charge on the bill, though the rider remains on the tariff and can be reactivated. Costs and savings continue to be tracked and reconciled annually.
🔒 If You Switch Suppliers
Non-bypassable — energy efficiency program costs are distributed charges applicable to all distribution customers regardless of supplier choice.