In October 2025, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio fined FirstEnergy’s three regulated companies $250 million for their involvement in a utility corruption case. The penalty follows more than five years of efforts by consumer groups related to the HB 6 bribery scheme.
Of the total fine, more than $186 million will be refunded or credited to Ohio consumers. Consumer advocates, including Maureen Willis, said the decision is important but noted the relief is less than what was originally requested. The case involved FirstEnergy paying $60 million in bribes to support House Bill 6, which provided financial support to nuclear and coal plants and blocked a public referendum…