http://www.environmentohio.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news http://www.environmentohio.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/u_s_-house-of-representatives-approves-bill-to-stimulate-the-clean-energy-economy http://www.environmentohio.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/u_s_-house-of-representatives-approves-bill-to-stimulate-the-clean-energy-economy Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:58:36 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/public-utilities-commission-continues-to-consider-energy-rules-ohio-consumer-and-environmental-groups-urge-commission-protect-the-legislative-intent-to-develop-clean-energy Contact: http://www.environmentohio.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/public-utilities-commission-continues-to-consider-energy-rules-ohio-consumer-and-environmental-groups-urge-commission-protect-the-legislative-intent-to-develop-clean-energy Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:36:00 -0500 http://www.environmentohio.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/wind-industry-asks-governor-stricklands-help-to-invest-2_7-billion-in-ohio For http://www.environmentohio.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/wind-industry-asks-governor-stricklands-help-to-invest-2_7-billion-in-ohio Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:47:12 -0500 http://www.environmentohio.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/manufacturers-wind--solar-developers-religious-leaders--ohio-citizens-meet-with-ohio-leaders--advocate-for-a-strong-renewable-energy-policy For immediate release http://www.environmentohio.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/manufacturers-wind--solar-developers-religious-leaders--ohio-citizens-meet-with-ohio-leaders--advocate-for-a-strong-renewable-energy-policy Mon, 04 Feb 2008 18:13:02 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/-report-makes-case-for-best-alternatives-to-oil-exposes-the-flaws-of-proposed-coal-to-liquid-and-tar-sands-projects Contact: Amy Gomberg, 614-460-8732, or cell 614-312-9123 Many alternative fuels designed to wean America off of oil will cause a whole host of http://www.environmentohio.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/-report-makes-case-for-best-alternatives-to-oil-exposes-the-flaws-of-proposed-coal-to-liquid-and-tar-sands-projects Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:44:48 -0500 http://www.environmentohio.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/--new-report--cleveland-is-getting-hotter As the new home of Ohio PIRG's environmental work, Environment Ohio can be contacted regarding this news release.  Cleveland, Ohio—This year’s unprecedented heat wave is part of a broader trend of rising temperatures in Ohio, according to a new report released today by the Ohio Public Interest Research Group (Ohio PIRG). The average temperature in Cleveland is up 1.4° F since 2000 compared with the previous three decades (1971-2000). http://www.environmentohio.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/--new-report--cleveland-is-getting-hotter Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/ohio-pirg-launches-campaign-calling-on-candidates-to-support-a-new-energy-future As the new home of Ohio PIRG's environmental work, Environment Ohio can be contacted regarding this news release.   COLUMBUS—The http://www.environmentohio.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/ohio-pirg-launches-campaign-calling-on-candidates-to-support-a-new-energy-future Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:21:39 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/senate-passes-historic-increase-in-fuel-economy Environment Ohio Applauds Senators Brown and Voinovich For More Information: Amy Gomberg 614-460-8732 Anna Aurilio, 202-683-1250 x317 http://www.environmentohio.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/senate-passes-historic-increase-in-fuel-economy Fri, 25 Jan 2008 14:00:04 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/congress-set-to-fund-dirty-risky-energy-sources-over-cleaner-cheaper-options Environment Ohio is calling on Congress to reject the Omnibus http://www.environmentohio.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/congress-set-to-fund-dirty-risky-energy-sources-over-cleaner-cheaper-options Fri, 25 Jan 2008 14:04:01 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/president-signs-landmark-oil-savings-legislation-renewable-energy-policies-are-critical-next-steps For More Information: Anna Aurilio, 202-683-1250 x317 Rob Sargent, 617-747-4317 http://www.environmentohio.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/president-signs-landmark-oil-savings-legislation-renewable-energy-policies-are-critical-next-steps Fri, 25 Jan 2008 14:08:07 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/speaker-of-the-house-jon-husted-renews-commitment-to-bolstering-ohios-economy-with-commitment-to-strong-renerwable-energy-policy http://www.environmentohio.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/speaker-of-the-house-jon-husted-renews-commitment-to-bolstering-ohios-economy-with-commitment-to-strong-renerwable-energy-policy Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:06:30 -0500 http://www.environmentohio.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/new-study-reveals-how-investing-in-renewable-energy-to-meet-future-demand-will-help-stabilize-rates-and-boost-ohios-economy Read the Report. Columbus: A new study today released by Environment Ohio details how investing in renewable energy will help to meet Ohio’s future demand for electricity while also helping to stabilize rates and boost the state’s economy. “Investing in our Future: How Renewable Energy Will Help to Stabilize Electricity Rates and Stimulate Ohio’s Economy” details the advantages and impacts of diversifying with renewable energy compared to traditional or advanced resources. “Slowly diversifying Ohio’s electricity mix with renewable energy will help to stabilize electricity rates and create a positive net economic impact,” stated Brandon Cavanagh, Advocate and author of the report. “Especially when factoring in rising fuel costs, it is becoming increasingly expensive to import the coal that we use to generate electricity. We could instead take advantage of free fuel from the wind and sun.” Further, as Ohio is the 4th largest emitter of carbon in the U.S., a federal cap on carbon – which seems increasingly likely at this point – could dramatically increase the cost of electricity generated from coal. Fortunately, Ohio can reduce its exposure to increasing electricity prices by diversifying its electricity mix with renewable energy and energy efficiency. Key points: The cost of renewable energy has declined over time. For example, according to the Renewable Energy Policy Project, the cost of wind went from 86 cents/kWh in 1980 to 6 cents/kWh in 1995. By comparison, between 1970 and 1995, the cost of nuclear increased from 4 cents/kWh to 9 cents/kWh. New energy derived from wind is cheaper than new advanced coal. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, total overnight costs in 2006 (in 2005 $/kW) were 2,134 for Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) with carbon sequestration; 2,081 for advanced nuclear; 1,491 for IGCC; and 1,206 for wind. Coal power plant (IGCC) in Indiana will raise rates by 16 percent there. This plant in Indiana will result in an average electric rate increase of about 16 percent, to be phased in between 2008 and 2012. Another IGCC project, in West Virginia, if approved, would result in an average electric rate increase of 12 percent by 2012. Further, according to the EPA, capturing – not including transporting or storing – 90 percent of carbon emissions from IGCC plants would increase the total cost of electricity by 38 percent. By comparison, according to the Ohio Department of Development and the Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, a 15 percent by 2016 renewable energy standard (RES) in Ohio would increase average retail rates between 2.1 and 6.4 percent – both Senate Bill 221 and House Bill 487 only require a minimum 12.5 percent RES by 2025. “Ohio has an opportunity to invigorate its economy by capitalizing on the opportunity to develop our own renewable energy resources,” stated Cavanagh. “Ohio has an advantage over other states and could dominate the market for manufacturing component parts for wind turbines and solar panels, if a bill passes that includes annual near-term benchmarks for compliance as well as a 1 percent solar carve-out.” By diversifying Ohio’s electricity mix with renewable energy and energy efficiency, Ohio help to shield itself from upward-spiraling electricity costs and simultaneously improve public health and spur economic growth; an RES would not only reduce pollution, but it would also create tens of thousands of new jobs, increase the incomes of rural landowners by millions of dollars, generate tax revenue for school districts, and add billions of dollars to the Gross State Product. In order to achieve these economic and environmental benefits as well as stabilize future electricity prices, Ohio must adopt aggressive renewable energy and energy efficiency standards. These standards must have benchmarks and require the public utilities commission of Ohio to enforce the standards and penalize utilities if they don’t meet them. This will ensure that the standards are met and that Ohio sees renewable energy development immediately. Ohio is poised and ready for renewable energy development. The time is now to make it a reality. http://www.environmentohio.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/new-study-reveals-how-investing-in-renewable-energy-to-meet-future-demand-will-help-stabilize-rates-and-boost-ohios-economy Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:42:42 -0500 http://www.environmentohio.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/earth-day-2008-ohio-house-passes-strong-renewable-energy-standard-that-will-reduce-pollution-and-boost-ohios-economy Additional Contact: Erin Bowser, (614) 314-1863 Columbus: The Ohio House passed Sub Senate Bill 221 today http://www.environmentohio.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/earth-day-2008-ohio-house-passes-strong-renewable-energy-standard-that-will-reduce-pollution-and-boost-ohios-economy Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:51:03 -0500 http://www.environmentohio.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/ohio-senate-concurs-with-sub-senate-bill-221--ohioans-to-reap-the-benefits-of-renewable-energy-and-energy-efficiency-standards http://www.environmentohio.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/ohio-senate-concurs-with-sub-senate-bill-221--ohioans-to-reap-the-benefits-of-renewable-energy-and-energy-efficiency-standards Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:36:55 -0500 http://www.environmentohio.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/statement-of-emily-figdor-environment-americas-federal-global-warming-program-director-on-senate-global-warming-bill For More Information:Emily Figdor, http://www.environmentohio.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/statement-of-emily-figdor-environment-americas-federal-global-warming-program-director-on-senate-global-warming-bill Fri, 23 May 2008 14:21:13 -0500 http://www.environmentohio.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/statement-of-ben-schreiber-environment-americas-energy-advocate-on-house-passage-of-the-energy-and-tax-extenders-act-of-2008-h_r_-6049 http://www.environmentohio.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/statement-of-ben-schreiber-environment-americas-energy-advocate-on-house-passage-of-the-energy-and-tax-extenders-act-of-2008-h_r_-6049 Fri, 23 May 2008 14:24:36 -0500 http://www.environmentohio.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/senate-blocks-extension-of-critical-clean-energy-program Statement of Environment Ohio Advocate Amy Gomberg http://www.environmentohio.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/senate-blocks-extension-of-critical-clean-energy-program Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:29:50 -0500 http://www.environmentohio.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/statement-on-proposals-to-open-our-coasts-to-offshore-drilling http://www.environmentohio.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/statement-on-proposals-to-open-our-coasts-to-offshore-drilling Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:24:05 -0500 http://www.environmentohio.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/new-report-strong-energy-efficiency-measures-lead-to-dramatic-savings Contact: Amy Gomberg, Environment Ohio, 614-460-8732 For the full report, visit: http://www.environmentohio.org/reports/energy/energy-program-reports/building-an-energy-efficient-america According to a new report released http://www.environmentohio.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/new-report-strong-energy-efficiency-measures-lead-to-dramatic-savings Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:09:59 -0500 http://www.environmentohio.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/u_s_-senate-rejects-a-first-step-in-passing-oil-saving-clean-energy-tax-incentives Statement of Environment Ohio Energy Advocate Ben Schreiber For More Information: http://www.environmentohio.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/u_s_-senate-rejects-a-first-step-in-passing-oil-saving-clean-energy-tax-incentives Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:42:54 -0500 http://www.environmentohio.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/puco-releases-rules-dictating-future-of-clean-energy-in-ohio-advanced-energy-businesses-and-clean-energy-interests-respond Columbus, Ohio – Today, a group of advanced energy business trade associations and other renewable energy experts joined forces to propose comments to the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) on how to ensure successful growth in Ohio’s renewable energy market. http://www.environmentohio.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/puco-releases-rules-dictating-future-of-clean-energy-in-ohio-advanced-energy-businesses-and-clean-energy-interests-respond Tue, 16 Sep 2008 11:58:03 -0500 http://www.environmentohio.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/new-report-shows-efficiency-programs-lower-utility-bills-and-reduce-pollution http://www.environmentohio.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/new-report-shows-efficiency-programs-lower-utility-bills-and-reduce-pollution Mon, 20 Oct 2008 08:45:33 -0500 http://www.environmentohio.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/american-voters-send-a-clear-message-to-obama-administration-and-111th-congress-clean-energy-solutions-are-key-to-our-future Washington, DC - With the backdrop of record-breaking energy prices http://www.environmentohio.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/american-voters-send-a-clear-message-to-obama-administration-and-111th-congress-clean-energy-solutions-are-key-to-our-future Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:15:20 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/americas-economic-future-must-be-built-on-a-foundation-of-clean-energy-new-report-lays-out-blueprint-for-economic-recovery-and-environmental-protection Columbus, http://www.environmentohio.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/americas-economic-future-must-be-built-on-a-foundation-of-clean-energy-new-report-lays-out-blueprint-for-economic-recovery-and-environmental-protection Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:23:48 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/environmental-advocates-ohio-manufacturers--business-leaders-praise-speaker-husteds-plan-to-boost-renewable-energy-and-energy-efficiency-for-ohios-economy--environment Columbus-Today, Ohio House Speaker Jon Husted http://www.environmentohio.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/environmental-advocates-ohio-manufacturers--business-leaders-praise-speaker-husteds-plan-to-boost-renewable-energy-and-energy-efficiency-for-ohios-economy--environment Thu, 21 Feb 2008 09:45:47 -0600 http://www.environmentohio.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/solar-developers-eye-the-buckeye-state-manufacturers-gear-up-to-expand-production-of-solar-technologies http://www.environmentohio.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/solar-developers-eye-the-buckeye-state-manufacturers-gear-up-to-expand-production-of-solar-technologies Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:29:32 -0500