Ohio Edison v. Public Utility Commission of Ohio: Affirming the Charitable and Municipal Exception to the Policy Against Anti-Competitive Behavior

Authors

John E. Ferren

Abstract

This Note will analyze the effects that the Ohio Edison decision will have on the utility industry and on electric consumers.This Note will also explore the common law rule, the background of the rule, and competition in the utility industries. This Note will thoroughly address the opinion and its underlying rationale. Finally, this Note will explore changes within the law and regulation necessary to bring competition to the public utilities industry.

Recommended Citation

Ferren, John E. (1998) "Ohio Edison v. Public Utility Commission of Ohio: Affirming the Charitable and Municipal Exception to the Policy Against Anti-Competitive Behavior," Akron Law Review: Vol. 31: Iss. 2, Article 4.
Available at: https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/akronlawreview/vol31/iss2/4