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Bird groups join forces to challenge proposed Lake Erie wind turbines

Village of Yellow Springs unveils 6-acre solar array

PUCO opposes U.S. Energy Secretary’s proposed subsidies for coal-fired and nuclear plants

If we build them (recharging stations), 10,000 emissions-free vehicles could come

Officials from Lake, Ottawa Counties meet with DOE to discuss impact of nuclear plants on grid stability

Cincinnati mayor’s goal: city government powered with 100% renewable energy 

Updates to Green Cincinnati Plan include large solar project  

Shelby County Recycling Center running on 50% solar power with new array

Advancing Grid Storage Act will promote clean energy storage and grid reliability

Ohio General Motors plants will run on 100% renewable energy by end of 2018

Bringing solar power to more farms: Third Sun partners with DFA

SB 188 would allow more wind turbines, bringing billions in investment to Ohio

PUCO chairman wants to “change the dialogue” on energy policy in Ohio

Proposed Vinton County 125-MW solar project could generate revenue for area

Ohio ranked 6th nationwide for distributed wind capacity

FirstEnergy says nuclear subsidies are “crucial” for continued operation

Icebreaker wind project “clears regulatory hurdle,” taking “major step forward”

JPMorgan Chase & Co. will install state’s largest solar array on Polaris building

O’Bleness Hospital’s energy efficient lighting upgrade provides multiple benefits

ODSA program offers low-interest loans for energy efficiency improvements

AEP CEO says $4.5B wind farm investment is less risky than building coal plants

Springfield school district approves energy optimizer program 

House follows Senate with bill calling for 100% clean energy by 2050 

Hudson considers adding solar panels to its electricity provider portfolio

Cuyahoga County joins Compact of Mayors to combat climate change

Kent State investing $50 million in energy efficiency upgrades

Camp Perry wind turbine project “no longer moving forward”

Ohio University will join national coalition committed to Paris Agreement actions

Ohio House removes wind setback compromise from proposed state budget

Nuclear plants not needed to maintain grid reliability, PJM official says

On June 21, 2017, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) issued a Second Entry on Rehearing in its submetering case, which states that submetering companies cannot charge residential customers more for utility services than they would be charged by their local regulated utility.

Average utility-scale solar price-per-watt falls below $1 for first time

Federal Hocking solar project will supply 80 percent of energy for high school and middle school

Largest U.S. nuclear plant company pushes for FirstEnergy subsidies in Ohio

New Ohio House bill would deregulate power market

U.S. wind industry invested over $14B in 2016, adding 15,000 jobs

Ohio House suspends bill that would support state’s nuclear plants

Does federal court suspension signal the end of the Clean Power Plan?

Wickliffe first in Ohio to install new “Wind Sphere” technology

Brooklyn landfill solar farm will save Cuyahoga County up to $3 million

Lender encouraging Ohio businesses to use PACE financing for energy upgrades

Are Ohio’s zero-emission credit bills a bailout?

Ohio utility wholesale auctions clear above $50/MWh

Trumbull County commissioners vote no on electric utility re-regulation

Bucyrus residents oppose AEP’s request to raise base rates

Proposed Ohio bill would support state’s nuclear power plants

New energy plan for OSU could include natural gas plant on campus

Renewable energy tax credits making huge impact on U.S. jobs, economy

OSU selects partner for energy management in $1.165 billion deal

Anheuser-Busch commits to 100% renewable energy by 2025

Second attempt to repeal renewable energy standards passes Ohio House

What does repeal of the Clean Power Plan mean for the environment?

Birding groups file lawsuit to block Camp Perry wind turbine

Cincinnati, Columbus among top 30 cities for LEED certification

Three teams from around the world in final running for OSU energy privatization

State legislators introduce second bill aimed at making energy mandates optional 

AEP supports FirstEnergy’s request for zero-emission tax credits

OSU President Drake says energy privatization needed to meet sustainability goals

PUCO’s PowerForward initiative will explore smart grid technology

At its March 8, 2017, meeting, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) formally unveiled its grid modernization initiative, referred to as “PowerForward.” 

Columbus’s Smart City efforts part of plan to become “nation’s teacher”

Buckeye Wind case goes to Ohio Supreme Court

For the first time, wind is U.S.’s top source of renewable energy capacity 

Ohio gained more than 1,000 solar industry jobs last year

Bowling Green solar field already paying off

North America’s “first freshwater offshore wind project” files with Ohio Siting Board

Ohio voters oppose utility re-regulation, want to keep energy choice

Bowling Green 20-MW solar project, largest in state, now online

DP&L agreement would dump coal plants and develop renewable projects

The Ohio Manufacturers’ Association recently released a report on what it considers to be the top five energy projects currently under development in Ohio, including a look at how each project impacts Ohio energy consumers’ bottom lines.

PUCO approves AEP-Ohio’s plan for energy efficiency programs

Wind industry looks to Ohio legislature for its future in the state

AEP, FirstEnergy have different strategies for meeting renewable energy requirements

Contaminated Newark site will transform into solar energy field

Will Ohio lawmakers re-regulate state’s power market in 2017?

SOPEC deal with AEP will extend contract, lower prices

Gov. Kasich vetoes bill that would weaken clean-energy standards

“Submeter” companies can be regulated, PUCO rules

Movement on Camp Perry turbine project “rekindles” lawsuit

State support for clean energy could bring thousands of jobs and millions in savings, report says

AEP has plans to invest $1 billion in renewable energy

Whirlpool investing $13.5 million to add more wind technology at Ohio plants

First Solar exceeds profit estimate for sixth straight quarter

ONU begins construction on $4-million, 2-MW solar field

OSU’s energy privatization plan attracts “world’s leading experts” 

Clean Power Plan back in court; renewable energy supporters confident it will be upheld.

Two Ohio companies will be exclusive installers for Cuyahoga County Solar Co-op

Ohio has high potential to reduce emissions through industrial energy efficiency

Proposal would reinstate clean energy standards, but make compliance optional

Big solar project will make Bowling Green Ohio’s solar “mecca”

Minster’s solar and storage project wins Solar Power Player of the Year award

OSU in final stage of selection for company to manage its energy

Energy efficiency is third largest power resource in U.S., ACEEE report says

Denison’s solar field project still on hold pending another appeal

Findlay explores alternative fuels for city vehicles

Which way does the wind blow in Ohio? State’s wind rules under discussion, again 

Clyde’s 3.6MW solar field saving the city $200,000

Ohio’s low ranking in solar-power report due to politics, environmental group says

Despite court stay, EPA moves ahead with incentive program for Clean Power Plan 

Solar going big: large-scale installations now outpacing small ones