FirstEnergy says its light-bulb distribution plan OK'd by state regulators

COLUMBUS — FirstEnergy lashed out this week at efforts to block its planned distribution of energy-efficient light bulbs to customers.

In a filing with the Ohio Public Utilities Commission, the company said it already had invested $10 million in the program, which was approved by state regulators with cooperation from advocacy groups that are now criticizing it.

And FirstEnergy said cost recovery from customers is an essential part of meeting state-mandated energy efficiency benchmarks.

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