http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/stricklands-ties-to-coal-coat-environmental-policy Associated Press http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/stricklands-ties-to-coal-coat-environmental-policy Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/portfolio-for-ohio--first-comes-the-big-investment-in-renewable-energy-and-energy-efficiency_-then-comes-the-beneficial-return Ted http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/portfolio-for-ohio--first-comes-the-big-investment-in-renewable-energy-and-energy-efficiency_-then-comes-the-beneficial-return Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/appalachian-governor-remembers-his-coal-roots By JULIE CARR SMYTH AP Statehouse Correspondent http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/appalachian-governor-remembers-his-coal-roots Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/strickland-wants-to-increase-ohios-use-of-renewable-energy-by-2025-wind-energy--already-produced-in-bowling-green--is-relatively-inexpensive-and-clean http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/strickland-wants-to-increase-ohios-use-of-renewable-energy-by-2025-wind-energy--already-produced-in-bowling-green--is-relatively-inexpensive-and-clean Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/governors-energy-initiative-generates-little-enthusiasm The reaction to Gov. Ted Strickland's much-ballyhooed energy plan has been generally positive, though underwhelming. http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/governors-energy-initiative-generates-little-enthusiasm Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/legislators-proposal-would-set-standard-specifically-for-renewable-energy http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/legislators-proposal-would-set-standard-specifically-for-renewable-energy Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/house-democrats-introduce-renewable-energy-bill-national-governor39s-association-launches-energy-initiative  With staffers holding a http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/house-democrats-introduce-renewable-energy-bill-national-governor39s-association-launches-energy-initiative Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/lawmaker-proposes-lake-erie-39wind-farm39 A Lakewood lawmaker hopes to http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/lawmaker-proposes-lake-erie-39wind-farm39 Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/strickland-pushes-renewable-energy-in-new-plan COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Financial protection for http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/strickland-pushes-renewable-energy-in-new-plan Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/energy-bill-puts-focus-on-stability-strickland-encourages-use-of-alternative-power-offers-utilities-two-rate-options   By Mark Niquette and Paul Wilson http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/energy-bill-puts-focus-on-stability-strickland-encourages-use-of-alternative-power-offers-utilities-two-rate-options Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/strickland-pushes-ohio-energy-shift-renewable-sources-key-for-utilities By JIM PROVANCEBLADE COLUMBUS BUREAU http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/strickland-pushes-ohio-energy-shift-renewable-sources-key-for-utilities Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/-strickland-pushes-renewable-power-in-energy-plan http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/-strickland-pushes-renewable-power-in-energy-plan Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/governor-urges-utility-reforms-backs-alternative-power By John Funk http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/governor-urges-utility-reforms-backs-alternative-power Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/plan-to-fix-deregulation-due-wednesday-the-price-of-power A high-stakes poker game over whether to re-regulate the http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/plan-to-fix-deregulation-due-wednesday-the-price-of-power Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/future-of-electric-rates-hazy-deregulation-being-rethought-before-it-starts  BY MIKE BOYER | MBOYER@ENQUIRER.COM FAIRFIELD - Retirees Pierson and Charlotte Dejager have lived http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/future-of-electric-rates-hazy-deregulation-being-rethought-before-it-starts Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/strickland-plan-could-green-ohio-he-sees-role-in-renewable-energy-technology By JIM PROVANCEBLADE COLUMBUS BUREAU http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/strickland-plan-could-green-ohio-he-sees-role-in-renewable-energy-technology Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/wind-energy-would-be-a-boon-to-ohio-economy-report-says  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio can revive its sinking manufacturing industry and decrease its http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/wind-energy-would-be-a-boon-to-ohio-economy-report-says Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/ohio-renewable-energy-bill-soon-to-be-introduced  By Kristin McAllisterStaff Writer http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/ohio-renewable-energy-bill-soon-to-be-introduced Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/group-would-mandate-source-of-energy-in-ohio   COLUMBUS - Ohio can revive its sinking manufacturing industry http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/group-would-mandate-source-of-energy-in-ohio Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/ohio-renewable-energy-bill-soon-to-be-introduced2 By Kristin McAllisterStaff Writer http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/ohio-renewable-energy-bill-soon-to-be-introduced2 Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/study-finds-wind-energy-would-enhance-ohios-economy According to "Energizing Ohio's http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/study-finds-wind-energy-would-enhance-ohios-economy Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/commissioners-approve-yearlong-lake-erie-wind-turbine-study-project-would-sit-three-miles-offshore Tom http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/commissioners-approve-yearlong-lake-erie-wind-turbine-study-project-would-sit-three-miles-offshore Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/renewable-energy-could-help-manufacturing-industry-improve-economy-and-environment-report-states CHRIS http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/renewable-energy-could-help-manufacturing-industry-improve-economy-and-environment-report-states Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/environment-ohio-releases-wind-energy-report The Environment Ohio Research and Policy Center released its report, Energizing Ohio's Economy: Creating Jobs and Reducing Pollution with Wind Power, that advocates adoption of a renewable electricity standard (RES) of 20 percent of Ohio retail electricity sales by 2020. The report finds wind energy would create jobs, create economic growth, benefit rural areas, reduce pollution, prepare Ohio for a future cap on global warming pollution and protect Ohio's economy from the rising cost of fossil fuels.Amy Gomberg, environmental advocate with Environment Ohio and one of the report's authors, said, "A 20 percent commitment to wind energy by 2020 would result in a:(Net) gain of 40,000 person-years of employment,Additional $3.7 billion in wages paid,Increase the Ohio gross state product by $8.2 billion,Generate up to $1.5 billion dollars in property taxes to county governments,Supplement rural landowner' income by $200 million dollars, andAvoid 170 million metric tons of global warming pollution (C02), which is equivalent to taking over two million cars off the road.Another author, Travis Madsen of Frontier Group, said the job gains would occur mainly in manufacturing, construction, and banking and finance with losses spread out among some other sectors. Joining Environment Ohio in support of the report were David Champagne, manager of wind energy for The Minster Machine Company; Jeff Jacobs, technical sales manager for Honeywell-Urbana; Dave Caldwell, assistant to the director of the United Steelworkers; Tim Burga, chief of staff for the AFL-CIO; Ryan Lippe, senior communications specialist, and Wilson Gonzales, senior regulatory analyst, of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel; Geoff Greenfield, president of Third Sun Solar and Wind Power Ltd.; and Ellen Hawkey, conservation program manager for the Sierra Club Ohio Chapter.Erin Bowser, the report's third author, also with Environment Ohio, said, "Currently 25 other states in the U.S. have passed RES's and are making them stronger every day. The model exists; it is not complicated; and there is a window of opportunity." Greenfield added, "Time is of the essence; manufacturers are looking to site facilities, and if Ohio doesn't act (with incentives as well as RES's) they will go elsewhere."Ohio Consumers' Counsel Janine Migden-Ostrander was quoted as saying, "With stronger environmental regulations on the horizon and the increasing costs of fossil fuels, renewable energy and efficiency programs are all the more attractive to ratepayers. Choices we make today will affect the electric prices and environmental quality of our future generations. Residential consumers need the long-term benefits of Ohio's untapped renewable energy potential coupled with energy efficiency programs that would lessen our demand for electricity." Burga stated, "We believe that an energy plan for Ohio should be an integrated policy, including a unique standard for renewable energy sources such as wind. This will be a catalyst for creating the much needed sustainable jobs in Ohio." Hawkey said, "Ohio is ranked as the fourth largest emitter of global warming C02 pollution in the country. As Congress considers global warming pollution limits, Ohio needs to diversify our energy resources by investing in energy efficiency technologies and renewable energy sources." In response to criticism that wind energy is not reliable for either base load or peaking power, Gomberg told Hannah News, "We want wind to be part of a diversified energy package for Ohio, combined with solar, clean biomass, geothermal, hydroelectric and conventional sources." Travis added that a Minnesota study shows wind can supply afourth of Minnesota's electricity without storage; borne out by experience in Denmark.Asked about Gov. Ted Strickland's consideration of an advanced energy portfolio standard that would include clean coal and nuclear, Gomberg said Ohio would be the first and urged the governor to carve out separate tiers for renewables andkeep advanced energy separate. http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/environment-ohio-releases-wind-energy-report Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/wind-turbines-on-lake-erie-company-hired-to-conduct-energy-study http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/wind-turbines-on-lake-erie-company-hired-to-conduct-energy-study Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/green-biz-groups-call-for-renewable-energy-policy A heightened commitment to wind power in Ohio could create more than http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/green-biz-groups-call-for-renewable-energy-policy Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/green-biz-groups-call-for-state-renewable-energy-policy  A heightened commitment to wind power in Ohio could create more than 3,000 jobs, boost the state's economic output, generate more property taxes for county governments and help rural landowners, says a report released Thursday by an environmental advocacy group.To achieve all that, Environment Ohio wants state lawmakers to adopt a policy that would require Ohio's electricity mix to include at least 20 percent renewable energy by 2020, said Amy Gomberg, an advocate with the Columbus-based group that published the report. Environment Ohio wants that renewable energy provision to be part http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/green-biz-groups-call-for-state-renewable-energy-policy Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/environmental-advocates-say-wind-power-would-benefit-ohio-economy Lawmakers http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/environmental-advocates-say-wind-power-would-benefit-ohio-economy Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/generate-jobs-with-wind-power-study-says-strickland-proposal-also-pushes-quota-for-renewable-sources http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/generate-jobs-with-wind-power-study-says-strickland-proposal-also-pushes-quota-for-renewable-sources Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/report-wind-energy-a-boon-to-ohio By STEPHEN MAJORS http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/report-wind-energy-a-boon-to-ohio Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/report-wind-energy-a-boon-to-ohio2 By STEPHEN MAJORS Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio -Ohio http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/report-wind-energy-a-boon-to-ohio2 Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/energizing-ohios-economy Columbus; As Governor Strickland and http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/energizing-ohios-economy Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/groups-promote-business-impact-from-wind-energy Environmental, http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/groups-promote-business-impact-from-wind-energy Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/stakes-high-in-race-to-re-regulate-ohio-utilities By Julie Carr SmythAssociated http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/stakes-high-in-race-to-re-regulate-ohio-utilities Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/stickland-says-electricity-proposal-to-include-advanced-energy-portfolio-standards Requirements for http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/stickland-says-electricity-proposal-to-include-advanced-energy-portfolio-standards Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/ohio-needs-to-adopt-a-strong-renewable-portfolio-standard  Ohio’s energy future is up for grabs, and for the first time renewable energy resourcesare at the table. Ohio has the technological know-how, manufacturing base and renewable potential to kick our addiction to expensive out-of-state energy sources and become more energy independent. Committing to renewable energy will decrease our dependence on fossil fuels, create jobs, secure our economy, revitalize rural Ohio and provide a healthier and cleaner planet for future generations.Currently, Ohio burns enough coal to supply 87 percent of our electric needs, yet overhalf of this coal is imported from other states. Not only are we spending billions of dollars to import expensive energy resources, but the use of these fossil fuels deteriorates our air quality with polluting soot, smog and mercury emissions. Wind turbines and solar panels produce energy without using any polluting fuels orleaving behind any toxic emissions or waste. Fortunately, across the vast plains of northern Ohio, through much of central Ohio and on and off the shores of Lake Erie there is substantial wind energy potential. In fact, the U.S. Department of Energy’s newly approved wind maps of Ohio reveal that by harnessing only a portion of our state’s wind resources, Ohio can generate at least 10-20 percent of our electricity. Ohio’s solar, geothermal, and biomass resources can also contribute to a sustainable energy future for Ohio.Ohio has the infrastructure to be a leading manufacturer of renewable energy technologies. Investing in the development of Ohio’s own homegrown wind energy would create manufacturing jobs, grow local business and attract new businesses to the state. Ohio stands to gain 13,000 manufacturing jobs with increased investment in wind power, more than any other state besides California. We could gain a total of 22,000 jobs from investment in renewable energy as a whole. Wind developers pay landowners as much as $4,000 to $8,000 per year for each wind turbine. A wind farm with 4 turbines (like Bowling Green, Ohio), can add an additional $16,000 to $32,000 of income to a rural landowner. Ohio needs to enact a Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS). Twenty-three states have passed a RPS, committing a certain percent of their state’s energy to renewable energy resources. It is important that Ohio gets on-board with renewable energy in order to stay competitive in this growing market. Now is the time to contact Gov. Ted Strickland and your state legislators urging them to support a RPS for Ohio.With your help, we can pass a RPS in Ohio that will require at least 20 percent of ourelectricity to come from renewable energy resources by 2020. Here is what is on thelegislative Road Map: • State Rep. Robert Hagan (D-Youngstown) introduced a RPS (HR 76) earlier this year.• State Rep. Jim McGregor (R-Franklin), who is the chairman of the Alternative EnergyCommittee, plans to introduce a RPS this fall. • State Rep. Mike Skindell (D-Lakewood) plans to introduce a RPS this fall.ALL OF THESE BILLS NEED YOUR SUPPORT!Contact Gov. Strickland at 614-644-4357 or http://apps.das.ohio.gov/govpublic/contact.aspx and let him know you support a RPS of 20 percent by 2020 that will put Ohio in theforefront of the renewable energy market. Contact your State Representative by calling 800-282-0253 or find your staterepresentative by entering your zip code at www.house.state.oh.us/jsps/Representatives.jsp or state Senator at www.senate.state.oh.us/senatorsFor more information contact Amy Gomberg at Environment Ohio,614.460.8732; agomberg@environmentohio.org; www.environmentohio.org.  http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/ohio-needs-to-adopt-a-strong-renewable-portfolio-standard Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/energy-bill-may-aid-job-creation http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/energy-bill-may-aid-job-creation Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/ohio-poised-to-improve-poor-standing-on-energy By STEPHEN http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/ohio-poised-to-improve-poor-standing-on-energy Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/house-alternative-energy-committee-report http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/house-alternative-energy-committee-report Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/ohio-governor-says-deregulation-of-electric-industry-not-working By MATT REEDAssociated Press Writer http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/ohio-governor-says-deregulation-of-electric-industry-not-working Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/diversity-in-energy-will-ohio-play-ball Repeat these four words after me: Renewable energy portfolio standard. http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/diversity-in-energy-will-ohio-play-ball Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/emissions-fight-puts-ohio-in-tough-spot http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/emissions-fight-puts-ohio-in-tough-spot Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/clean-wind-energy-could-supply-10-to-20-percent-of-ohios-electricity-needs By Jerry Fry, Amy GombergThis http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/clean-wind-energy-could-supply-10-to-20-percent-of-ohios-electricity-needs Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/ohio-winds-enough-to-power-state John Funk http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/ohio-winds-enough-to-power-state Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/winds-potential-gusts-higher-taller-turbines-promoted-as-ohio-energy-source By Paul Wilson http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/winds-potential-gusts-higher-taller-turbines-promoted-as-ohio-energy-source Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/study-forecasts-bright-future-for-wind-turbines By TOM HENRYNorthwest Ohio is ripe for more commercial-sized wind turbines, according to http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/study-forecasts-bright-future-for-wind-turbines Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/wind-power-in-ohio-gets-new-support-areas-have-potential-for-commercial-turbines http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/wind-power-in-ohio-gets-new-support-areas-have-potential-for-commercial-turbines Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/ohios-opportunity-for-wind-power-grows-new-data-show By Kristin McAllisterCOLUMBUS — New http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/ohios-opportunity-for-wind-power-grows-new-data-show Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/is-wind-energy-feasible-in-ohio http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/is-wind-energy-feasible-in-ohio Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/energy-producers-capture-speedier-wind By John McCarthyCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- New technology is allowing energy http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/energy-producers-capture-speedier-wind Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/will-wind-energy-work By Lisa Miller http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/will-wind-energy-work Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/new-maps-reveal-ohios-wind-energy-potential Environment Ohio, a citizen-based environmental advocacy organization, http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/new-maps-reveal-ohios-wind-energy-potential Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/ohios-carbon-emissions-near-top http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/ohios-carbon-emissions-near-top Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/ohios-energy-dreams-have-chance-at-reality  Julie Carr SmythAssociated PressColumbus -- New York had its Silicon Alley, Michigan its Automation Alley and Illinois its Silicon Prairie.Now comes Ohio in the parade of Silicon Valley wannabes.  U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown and Gov. Ted Strickland, both http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/ohios-energy-dreams-have-chance-at-reality Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/aep-promotes-renewable-energy American Electric Power customers in Ohio might get the chance to pay http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/aep-promotes-renewable-energy Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/aep-to-cut-emissions-at-2-plants-reducing-carbon-dioxide-may-help-environment http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/aep-to-cut-emissions-at-2-plants-reducing-carbon-dioxide-may-help-environment Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/u_s_-needs-to-take-lead-on-global-clean-coal-efforts-report-says http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/u_s_-needs-to-take-lead-on-global-clean-coal-efforts-report-says Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/energy-1-billion-to-make-ohio-a-leader-in-alternatives http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/energy-1-billion-to-make-ohio-a-leader-in-alternatives Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/morrow-county-sets-rules-for-wind-turbines http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/morrow-county-sets-rules-for-wind-turbines Tue, 26 Feb 2008 07:32:01 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/-ohio-gov-blows-hard-with-wind-powered-energy Over the past 15 years, Bowling Green, Ohio, has truly gone green, http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/-ohio-gov-blows-hard-with-wind-powered-energy Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:13:19 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/advocates-want-environmental-dialogue http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/advocates-want-environmental-dialogue Wed, 20 Feb 2008 09:20:05 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/lake-erie-wind-turbines-proposed-county-task-force-suggests-up-to-10-turbines-on-water-research-center-on-land Tom Breckenridge http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/lake-erie-wind-turbines-proposed-county-task-force-suggests-up-to-10-turbines-on-water-research-center-on-land Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/northwest-ohio-gaining-speed-in-race-to-develop-wind-power By TOM HENRY and JANE SCHMUCKERBLADE STAFF WRITERSThree more signs of northwest Ohio's budding interest in wind power emerged yesterday. http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/northwest-ohio-gaining-speed-in-race-to-develop-wind-power Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/energy-strategy-in-ohios-future Ohio may not be far behind Michigan in developing http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/energy-strategy-in-ohios-future Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/to-avoid-fights-set-rules-for-windmills-now-experts-say http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/to-avoid-fights-set-rules-for-windmills-now-experts-say Tue, 18 Mar 2008 10:35:33 -0500 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/wind-energy-work-goes-on-in-champaign-legislation-signed-by-president-bush-omits-tax-breaks-for-renewable-energy-sources By Natalie Morales http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/wind-energy-work-goes-on-in-champaign-legislation-signed-by-president-bush-omits-tax-breaks-for-renewable-energy-sources Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:11:36 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/speaker-pushes-fund-to-advance-clean-power COLUMBUS - House Speaker Jon Husted (R., Kettering) http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/speaker-pushes-fund-to-advance-clean-power Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:10:48 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/house-plan-includes-re-investment-in-renewable-energy Saying that he didn't believe http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/house-plan-includes-re-investment-in-renewable-energy Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:09:12 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/speaker-unveils-proposal-to-boost-state-investment-in-renewable-energy State income tax revenues generated http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/speaker-unveils-proposal-to-boost-state-investment-in-renewable-energy Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:09:59 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/toledo-business-journal The University http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/toledo-business-journal Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/ohio-legislators-urge-wind-power-goals-house-begins-work-on-senate-bill-that-adopted-strickland-plan By JIM PROVANCEBLADE COLUMBUS BUREAU http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/ohio-legislators-urge-wind-power-goals-house-begins-work-on-senate-bill-that-adopted-strickland-plan Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/east-toledo-in-running-for-wind-power-lab  By TOM HENRYBLADE STAFF WRITERClick here to go to the Toledo Blade website http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/east-toledo-in-running-for-wind-power-lab Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/group-asks-the-state-to-help-propel-wind-energy-environmentalists-urge-incentives-mandates  John C. KuehnerPlain Dealer ReporterClick here to read the article from the Cleveland Plain Dealer's website Turbines harnessing winds blowing across Lake Erie and Ohio's high ground could also power the way http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/group-asks-the-state-to-help-propel-wind-energy-environmentalists-urge-incentives-mandates Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/ohio-environmentalists-urge-new-officials-to-pursue-wind-energy2 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/ohio-environmentalists-urge-new-officials-to-pursue-wind-energy2 Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/environmental-advocates-call-for-increased-investment-in-wind-power Environmental advocates http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/environmental-advocates-call-for-increased-investment-in-wind-power Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/real-debate-begins-over-ohios-energy-future An announcement Monday at an http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/real-debate-begins-over-ohios-energy-future Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/senate-approves-stricklands-energy-plan-bill-is-aimed-at-stabilizing-ohioans-electricity-rates-and-encouraging-use-of-renewable-energy-sources By Laura A. BischoffStaff Writer http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/senate-approves-stricklands-energy-plan-bill-is-aimed-at-stabilizing-ohioans-electricity-rates-and-encouraging-use-of-renewable-energy-sources Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/electricity-regulation-bill-wins-senate-approval By Paul http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/electricity-regulation-bill-wins-senate-approval Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/ohio-senate-to-vote-soon-on-electricity-bill http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/ohio-senate-to-vote-soon-on-electricity-bill Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/governors-energy-reform-bill-remains-mostly-intact By Aaron Marshall and John Funk http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/governors-energy-reform-bill-remains-mostly-intact Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/electric-plan-to-lock-in-northern-ohio39s-higher-rates-cost-you39re-paying-for-power-now-could-be-39floor39-for-future By JIM http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/electric-plan-to-lock-in-northern-ohio39s-higher-rates-cost-you39re-paying-for-power-now-could-be-39floor39-for-future Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/senate-tweaks-electricity-bill COLUMBUS Senate Republicans stuck pretty http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/senate-tweaks-electricity-bill Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/ohio-voters-support-renewable-energy-poll-finds http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/ohio-voters-support-renewable-energy-poll-finds Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/catch-the-wind-ohio---the-energy-of-wind  By Amy Gomberg http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/catch-the-wind-ohio---the-energy-of-wind Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/governor-taft-is-signing-hb-251-taking-a-small-step-towards-a-cleaner-energy-future Today, Governor Taft is signing HB 251 into law, taking a small http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/governor-taft-is-signing-hb-251-taking-a-small-step-towards-a-cleaner-energy-future Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/good-jobs-and-clean-energy http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/good-jobs-and-clean-energy Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/strickland-creates-job-of-energy-adviser  Reginald Fields http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/strickland-creates-job-of-energy-adviser Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/strickland-creates-and-fills-energy-advisor-post-executive-order-details-related-policy-aims http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/strickland-creates-and-fills-energy-advisor-post-executive-order-details-related-policy-aims Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/strickland-outlines-ohios-new-energy-saving-goals-energy-adviser-alternative-fuels-make-list Mark http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/strickland-outlines-ohios-new-energy-saving-goals-energy-adviser-alternative-fuels-make-list Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/energy-plan-loophole-has-green-groups-concerned By Dan Gearino http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/energy-plan-loophole-has-green-groups-concerned Tue, 16 Sep 2008 12:01:01 -0500 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/environmental-renewable-energy-advocates-seek-changes-in-proposed-puco-rules Ohio utility http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/environmental-renewable-energy-advocates-seek-changes-in-proposed-puco-rules Tue, 16 Sep 2008 12:05:09 -0500 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/environmental-groups-respond-to-puco-staff-proposed-rules-for-sb221 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/environmental-groups-respond-to-puco-staff-proposed-rules-for-sb221 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 12:42:23 -0500 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/fight-begins-over-ohios-renewable-power-requirements The fight has begun over how state utility regulators will interpret the new http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/fight-begins-over-ohios-renewable-power-requirements Tue, 16 Sep 2008 12:02:19 -0500 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/report-looks-at-environmental-impact-of-alternative-fuels By, CARL E. http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/report-looks-at-environmental-impact-of-alternative-fuels Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:24:03 -0500 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/coal-to-liquid-tar-sands-oil-projects-not-the-road-to-energy-independence REPORT NO. 138 VOLUME 77 Not all alternative http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/coal-to-liquid-tar-sands-oil-projects-not-the-road-to-energy-independence Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:26:53 -0500 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/group-urges-long-term-oil-alternative-frowns-on-liquid-coal-corn-ethanol Volume http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/group-urges-long-term-oil-alternative-frowns-on-liquid-coal-corn-ethanol Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:28:24 -0500 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/natural-gas-vehicle-dealers-business-booming-company-nearly-sold-out-of-cng-powered-cars-has-conversion-waiting-list By TIFFANY http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/natural-gas-vehicle-dealers-business-booming-company-nearly-sold-out-of-cng-powered-cars-has-conversion-waiting-list Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:30:45 -0500 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/environment-ohio-releases-energy-report Energy efficiency is http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/environment-ohio-releases-energy-report Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:44:17 -0500 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/strickland-signs-energy-bill-ohio-poised-for-massive-job-growth-if-carbon-market-capped-experts-employers-say COLUMBUS, OHIO: http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/strickland-signs-energy-bill-ohio-poised-for-massive-job-growth-if-carbon-market-capped-experts-employers-say Sat, 03 May 2008 11:26:32 -0500 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/ohio-may-require-renewable-energy-gov_-strickland-wants-12_5-of-utilities-portfolios-to-be-green-by-2025 ASSOCIATED PRESS http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/ohio-may-require-renewable-energy-gov_-strickland-wants-12_5-of-utilities-portfolios-to-be-green-by-2025 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:29:24 -0500 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/ohio-house-approved-new-utility-law-goes-to-senate-wednesday http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/ohio-house-approved-new-utility-law-goes-to-senate-wednesday Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:54:19 -0500 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/revised-energy-bill-has-support-house-approves-plan-to-put-puco-in-charge-senate-ok-likely-today http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/revised-energy-bill-has-support-house-approves-plan-to-put-puco-in-charge-senate-ok-likely-today Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:58:03 -0500 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/environment-ohio-study-shows-ohio-good-for-renewable-investments Hours away http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/environment-ohio-study-shows-ohio-good-for-renewable-investments Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:17:05 -0500 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/latest-electricity-reform-bill-leaves-all-sides-in-the-dark by John Funk COLUMBUS -- The latest proposal for regulating electricity in Ohio left http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/latest-electricity-reform-bill-leaves-all-sides-in-the-dark Sun, 13 Apr 2008 11:24:04 -0500 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/solar-companies-ready-for-ohio Environment Ohio on Wednesday stated http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/solar-companies-ready-for-ohio Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:46:51 -0500 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/windmills-get-a-pass-if-owners-agree-to-limit-harm-state-wont-sue http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/windmills-get-a-pass-if-owners-agree-to-limit-harm-state-wont-sue Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:14:43 -0500 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/-state-wants-wind-power-facilities-to-monitor-for-bird-bat-deaths http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/-state-wants-wind-power-facilities-to-monitor-for-bird-bat-deaths Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:34:53 -0500 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/listen-to-the-wind-ted-strickland-wants-an-ohio-powered-by-alternative-energy_-will-the-governor-embrace-the-incentives-required-to-get-there Ted Strickland understands the environmental and http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/listen-to-the-wind-ted-strickland-wants-an-ohio-powered-by-alternative-energy_-will-the-governor-embrace-the-incentives-required-to-get-there Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:53:55 -0500 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/what-role-will-alternative-energy-play-in-countys-future by Michael Baker Democratic Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/what-role-will-alternative-energy-play-in-countys-future Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:36:47 -0500 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/strickland-tries-to-rev-energy-bill-governors-effort-to-revive-stalled-legislation-unfairly-gives-effort-to-big-utilities-critics-say By Jim Siegel http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/strickland-tries-to-rev-energy-bill-governors-effort-to-revive-stalled-legislation-unfairly-gives-effort-to-big-utilities-critics-say Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:41:32 -0500 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/jobs-in-green-energy-could-recharge-ohio http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/jobs-in-green-energy-could-recharge-ohio Fri, 08 Feb 2008 12:18:07 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/our-view-dont-let-ohio-miss-the-opportunity-to-develop-wind-and-solar-power Ohio lawmakers are in the midst of http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/our-view-dont-let-ohio-miss-the-opportunity-to-develop-wind-and-solar-power Wed, 20 Feb 2008 09:29:23 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/ohio-energy-bill-is-flawed-solar-developer-says by John Funk January 08, 2008 North America's largest developer of solar power systems for http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/ohio-energy-bill-is-flawed-solar-developer-says Wed, 20 Feb 2008 09:23:58 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/energy-from-wind-feasible-in-champaign2 By LaToya ThompsonOhio http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/energy-from-wind-feasible-in-champaign2 Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/governor-wants-more-time-for-development-of-renewable-energy-jobs By JOHN McCARTHY Associated Press Writer COLUMBUS, Ohio http://www.environmentohio.org/in-the-news/energy/energy/governor-wants-more-time-for-development-of-renewable-energy-jobs Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:44:17 -0500