Dive Summary:

• Dominion East Ohio, which serves the Cleveland area, has sought approval from state regulators on a plan that would eliminate “default service” for natural gas.
• A consumer advocate says this plan aims to remove key protection for customers; according to state law, natural-gas utilities can’t make profit from the sale of gas, but can earn on gas delivery.
• Other Ohio companies, including Columbia Gas of Ohio, might follow Dominion’s lead and propose similar plans.

From the article:

A northeastern Ohio gas utility wants to be the first in the state to end regulated pricing, a move that a consumer advocate says will remove a key protection for the people who pay the bills.

Dominion East Ohio, which serves the Cleveland area, has asked state regulators to approve a plan that would eliminate "default service" for natural gas. If approved, the state would no longer oversee a process designed to help assure low prices for customers who choose to buy from the utility. ...