FirstEnergy must refund customers $180 million.
The company will pay $70 million in civil fines.
The violations relate to the $60 million House Bill 6 corruption scandal.
The funds were improperly used to subsidize FirstEnergy's unregulated generation business.
Former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder was convicted for his role in the scandal.
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) determined that FirstEnergy violated state law and commission rules related to the $60 million House Bill 6 corruption scandal. The company misused customer-funded charges and failed to follow corporate-separation regulations. The scandal involved a $1 billion nuclear plant bailout. The ordered refunds include treble damages based on the $60 million in spending tied to HB 6. FirstEnergy has taken steps to improve its culture and compliance programs, but the PUCO is continuing to monitor the company's compliance. The commission has ordered another corporate separation audit within three years.
Q: What was House Bill 6?
House Bill 6 was a nuclear plant bailout measure at the center of a bribery scandal.
Q: What were the penalties against FirstEnergy?
FirstEnergy was fined $250 million, including $180 million in customer refunds and $70 million in civil fines.
FirstEnergy was penalized for misusing customer funds and violating state law.
The PUCO is committed to holding utilities accountable for misconduct.
Consumers will receive refunds as a result of the violations.
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