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Dear Friend,

I'm writing with urgency about an issue hitting every Ohioan right in the wallet.

Right now, you're paying extra on your electric bill to prop up coal plants built in the 1950s

You read that correctly. Every single day, Ohio families and businesses are forced to pay $445,000 to subsidize the Ohio Valley Electric Corporation (OVEC) – aging, unprofitable coal plants that include one that's not even in our state!

In the first half of 2025 alone, these corporate bailouts will cost Ohioans approximately $80.6 million. That's money that should be staying in your pocket.



We have a chance to finally end these bailouts that were part of the corrupt House Bill 6 scandal

The Ohio legislature is currently crafting major energy legislation <[link removed]> (House Bill 15 and Senate Bill 2) that could finally end these costly subsidies. These bills would:

- Repeal the OVEC coal plant subsidies.
- Stop utilities from adding expensive projects to consumer bills without proper review. Currently, utilities can add charges through "Electric Security Plans" with minimal oversight.
- Create the school energy efficiency loan program that issues loans to public schools for the purposes of improving energy efficiency in schools.

This is critical progress that we need to protect and strengthen.

We must ensure the OVEC repeal stays in the final legislation - these unnecessary subsidies are taking money directly from Ohio consumers every month.

Please Take action TODAY

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The utilities have teams of lobbyists working the halls of the Statehouse every day pushing to keep these costly subsidies. They're counting on your silence.

Don't let them win. Your action today could help end these unfair charges on your electric bill and protect your hard-earned money. This is about fairness for Ohio consumers and putting an end to corporate bailouts that hurt your pocketbook.

Thank you for standing up for Ohio ratepayers!



Scott Palider, Chief Political Officer

P.S. Our team is working around the clock to fight these corporate bailouts, but we can't do it without your support. If you're able, please consider making a donation <[link removed]> of $5, $10, or $25 today to help fuel our advocacy efforts. Every dollar helps us amplify the voices of Ohioans. Thank you!

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