rich 1.0 Action Network https://actionnetwork.org <link href='https://actionnetwork.org/css/style-embed-v3.css' rel='stylesheet' type='text/css' /><script src='https://actionnetwork.org/widgets/v6/petition/lights-out-on-aep?format=js&source=widget'></script><div id='can-petition-area-lights-out-on-aep' style='width: 100%'><!-- this div is the target for our HTML insertion --></div> Columbus Stand Up! https://actionnetwork.org/groups/columbus-stand-up https://can2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/petitions/photos/000/705/948/normal/LightsOutAEP-CSU_1920x1920.jpg Electricity prices in central Ohio have risen at an unsustainable pace, outpacing inflation by 40%. For some families, this means choosing between paying the electric bill and putting food on the table. For seniors and low-income residents, it means risking unsafe temperatures in their homes. And for small businesses, it can mean layoffs. The reality is inflated electricity costs are taking away money from all central Ohio residents managing a U.S. affordability crisis. Despite the growing burden on central Ohio residents, AEP is requesting that the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) approve yet another rate increase, as the Wall Street utility continues to report substantial profits and reward shareholders. It’s time for PUCO to stand with residents and small businesses and say no to AEP’s proposed increase. Let’s send a clear message: Central Ohioans are done paying more for less. It’s time to say lights out on AEP. https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/lights-out-on-aep