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Columbus City Council has passed a resolution urging the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) to reject American Electric Power's (AEP) proposed rate changes, which could increase bills by about $30 per month. AEP contends that the changes are necessary due to rising power demand and increased generation costs, while the council seeks to delay any adjustments to evaluate the impact on residential customers. PUCO is expected to make a decision by early spring.