As a Regional Council of Governments, SOPEC represents and advocates for the interests of member communities and customers before state lawmakers and state regulators. By advocating for energy policy that aligns with SOPEC’s mission, SOPEC helps shape the laws and rules that govern the energy economy and energy-related economic development across Southeast Ohio.
Read MoreSOPEC consolidates energy programming services across Ohio under a single public service organization and a single PUCO certificate. By providing turn-key programming and ongoing administration, SOPEC acts as a shared energy office that provides pooled administrative, financial, and legal services required for high-value public energy programs and projects that support sustainable communities.
Read MoreSOPEC provides customized planning, programming, and policy tools for local governments that traditional energy brokers cannot match. SOPEC helps local governments keep more dollars spent on electricity circulating locally to create high-value programs that support energy efficiency, renewable energy, and local jobs — ensuring SOPEC resources are used for the public good.
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