Renewable Energy

Several energy and utility questions are likely to come before the Ohio Supreme Court in the next two years, including cases involving coal plant subsidies, HB 6 corruption, and renewable energy project siting.

The company says its long-term agreement with NRG Energy will provide enough renewable electricity to power the company’s central Ohio Market District, Giant Eagle, and GetGo locations.

The court ruled 6-1 that the Ohio Power Siting Board followed state law in issuing the permit for the Icebreaker wind farm in 2020.

Last week, Delaware County commissioners took the first step to restrict solar and wind projects on privately owned property. But while some support these changes, others — including some Delaware County Farmers — oppose them.

The City of Columbus announced Tuesday details for a new solar energy park in partnership with local and out-of-state energy companies.

The state's green energy standards once required electric distribution companies to get 25% of its energy from renewable and alternative resources.

The bill proposes a new direction as lawmakers debate what's next with a repeal of elements of House Bill 6.

Senate Bill 52 gives more power to local communities to determine where they want utility-scale solar facilities sited in their communities, the bill's co-sponsor said.

Last month Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed into law legislation giving local county commissioners a role in the approval process for large wind and solar projects. We discuss the energy debate that’s playing out in Ohio.

The Columbus City Council is expected to pass a controversial ballot initiative Monday night that would fund green energy programs. However, the council members feel their hands are tied.