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FirstEnergy ordered to pay $250M fine and refund customers over scandal
“Ohioans expect and deserve fair utility bills and utility companies that follow the law. Todays PUCO order requiring fines, restitution and refunds is an important milestone in fixing the harms FirstEnergy caused,” Maureen Willis, Agency Director of the Office of the Ohio Consumers Counsel said. “For five years, the Office of the Consumers Counsel and others pressed for accountability and relief on behalf of consumers. Today’s PUCO ruling reflects that Ohioans should never be made to pay for corporate misconduct