Ohio Rev. Code § 4928.104: Alternative billing for mercantile customers.

(A) A competitive retail electric service supplier may offer alternative billing and payment structures as agreed upon in a service contract with a mercantile customer, without restriction to specific models, provided the supplier complies with applicable laws and regulations. The alternative billing and payment structure may include any of the following:

(1) Daily, weekly, or milestone-based payments;

(2) Online-only billing and payment requirements;

(3) Prepayment-based service structures.

(B) The public utilities commission shall not prohibit a competitive retail electric service supplier from requiring electronic payment methods as a condition of service under a non-traditional billing agreement.