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The Opportunity Appalachia forum, held in Marietta, Ohio, on January 14, brought together approximately 75 local leaders in southeastern Ohio to learn more about the federal Opportunity Zone program. 

Will a $5B tech company choose Columbus for its U.S. headquarters?

Cuyahoga Falls approves tax incentive for company bringing jobs, $22M investment

C-pass program helping downtown Columbus companies attract and retain employees

In an upward climb, Ohio’s investment in property assessed clean energy increased by over 42 percent from 2018 to 2019. 

Dayton Arcade awarded $2.75M in state tax credits for Third Street Arcade rehab

Cleveland planning solar arrays on up to 16 city properties

Canadian auto parts supplier to open first U.S. facility in Toledo

Steel manufacturer plans Dayton area expansion, doubling its local workforce

Cuyahoga County solar projects will save money, protect environment

Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance has record-breaking year for PACE financing

Madison Village approves Energy Special Improvement District

$120M Oregon East project will create “vibrant, mixed-use district” in downtown Dayton

Columbus developer secures $3.5M in C-PACE financing for $20M Hyatt House

New authority formed to own and operate Dayton Convention Center

On November 14, 2019, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine unveiled his long-awaited H2Ohio Water Quality Plan, a program aimed at reducing phosphorus runoff and harmful algal blooms, improving water infrastructure (including tackling the problem of failing septic systems) and preventing lead contamination to water in Ohio.

Lakewood city facilities to use 100 percent clean, renewable energy by 2025

JobsOhio “2.0” strategy to focus on talent, sites and innovation

Introduced on October 26, 2019, House Joint Resolution 2 (HJR 2), titled the “Ohio Critical Infrastructure Protection Amendment,” seeks to place a constitutional amendment before Ohio voters prohibiting foreign businesses and individuals from having a majority ownership interest in critical infrastructure located in Ohio.

Not only is Ohio a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) leader among other U.S. states, but, as of mid-2019, the Columbus region “had the largest total commercial PACE investment of any single metropolitan region in the nation.”

Dayton Arcade developer seeking critical state tax credits for next phase

Municipal Light Plant creative redevelopment “rapidly coming together”

Columbus creates EV parking ordinance with neighborhoods and businesses in mind

Fairborn joining PACE program to add to economic development toolbox

Three developers chosen for reboot of $250M Scioto Peninsula 

Smart Columbus’s plans to solve transportation challenges through technology

NASA study finds huge solar potential for Cleveland

Proposed $146 Centerville Place a “game-changer” for city

Cpass program has increased bus ridership among downtown Columbus workers

Air Force awards $7.4M grant to UT for solar cell project

Ohio Supreme Court holds that right to sue does not automatically transfer to purchasers of distressed bonds

Columbus first non-attainment area in nation to meet ozone air quality standard

Sidney approves city-wide ESID district 

Zoning changes approved for Trolley Barn redevelopment project

New dates set for Republic Wind Farm hearings

United Candle Company creating 100 new jobs in Muskingum County

Proposed $30M redevelopment would revive historic Dayton high-rise 

Lucas County PACE program benefits homeowners

On August 5, 2019, the City of Shelby passed legislation to construct a solar energy project that was more than two years in the making. Shelby entered into a series of agreements with AEP OnSite Partners, LLC for a 2.5 MW solar array which will be located on 14 acres of property. 

Developer proposes mixed-use project near Columbus airport

Land found for 150-MW Putnam County solar farm

Cincinnati plans transition to electric vehicles for city fleet

Green joins Akron-Summit County ESID

Solon approves site plan for new Swagelok Global headquarters 

Brooklyn uses NOPEC grants for two LED lighting upgrade projects 

New plans for Golden Bear redevelopment receive preliminary approval

Developer plans $77M Artistry Cincinnati mixed-use project near Ohio River

Cleveland microgrid would protect against outages

New dates set for Seneca Wind Farm hearings 

Issued by local government entities, PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) bonds allow residential or commercial property owners to finance energy improvement upgrades to their properties. Bonds may be issued and sold directly to the property owner, to a third-party lender, or to institutional investors. Until recently, as Bricker’s Public ...

Twinsburg plans to install EV charging stations with NOPEC grant money

Developer shares thoughts on Dayton’s downtown momentum

Warren County park solar project also combats pollinator habitat loss

Work begins on $300M Scioto Ridge wind farm

Ohio legislature considering study of electric vehicle infrastructure issues

Ohio plans to become fourth state to offer residential PACE financing

Columbus 2020 explores what’s next, after original goals nearly completed

Tax abatement will help bring new life to former Anthem HQ

Cincinnati Development Fund receives $40M allocation for economic development

$72M One Lakewood Place expected to get green light

In a 4-3 decision favorable to Ohio consumer interests, the Ohio Supreme Court reversed the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio’s (PUCO) order that allowed FirstEnergy to collect between $168 million and $204 million per year through the controversial Distribution Modernization Rider (Rider DMR).

South Field Energy $1.3B investment benefits community, school district

Coal “no longer dominant source” of electricity in Ohio 

Delaware County 2,000-acre Berlin Business Park would focus on commercial, light industrial

Winston named as new president and CEO of Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority

Ohio House energy reform bill: “most significant rewrite” of energy laws in over a decade

Delphos kicks off Energy District with city project

New mixed-used Weston development to replace dormant Westland Mall

Brecksville considers TIF for mixed-use project

Ohio ranked third in 12-state Midwest region for clean energy jobs

The Energy Exchange: Charging Toward the Future event May 9, 2019

Kettering Business Park growth brings job numbers back up

Medina looking to create ESID to enable PACE financing

Hearings for 212-MW Seneca Wind Farm suspended

Two Cleveland development projects will generate combined $4.2M in annual payroll

Airstream adding 100-percent renewable-powered facility

OPSB approves 150-MW Willowbrook Solar Farm construction 

Campbell school district plans solar project

AEP Ohio installing 96,000 smart meters in Canton area

Mayfield Village looks at CRA to incentivize business

Energy innovation center will anchor OSU’s west campus innovation district

Ohio Senate passes bill to authorize state tax credits for Opportunity Zones investments

Painesville energy improvements funded by NOPEC grants 

Gov. DeWine proposes income tax credit for investors in distressed communities

Ohio ranks in top 10 states for clean energy jobs

Delaware approves mixed-use Kerbler project in Orange Township

Two Cincinnati-area health care firms awarded $11.7M in clean-air financing

Big projects changing Middletown’s once-stalled downtown

Republic Wind Farm adjudicatory hearing rescheduled for June 3, 2019

Development agencies eagerly anticipate Opportunity Zones’ possibilities

Solon will use $89K NOPEC grant for municipal facility upgrades

JobsOhio helped create 27,071 new jobs in 2018

Three NE Ohio manufacturers adding 599 jobs and $31.2M payroll win tax credits

Briefing on solar energy development set for Champaign and Miami Counties

OPSB authorizes fourth wind farm for Paulding County

Trumbull Energy Center will “generate millions in economic activity”

New Albany will be site of $600M Google data center

Ohio SB 8 would authorize tax credits for Opportunity Zone investments

Dayton considers $450k grant for pet retailer bringing $17M payroll

Franklin County joins national network to boost development in targeted areas