When FirstEnergy restructured their electric rates in early 2009, some customers who accept power at lower voltage levels saw increased electric costs. John Funk gives some examples of this and quotes Mike Brakey in the following Plain Dealer article:
Small manufactures pay a steep price in FirstEnergy rate restructuring
The new rates encourage reducing consumption. We work with our clients to identify ways to reduce electric consumption not only to reduce electric bills but also to seek exemption from the Demand Side Energy Efficiency (DSE) rider.
