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Community Solar Legislation

Update: As of 12/7/2024, SB 247 is still in Committee. It’s not too late to call or contact committee members to encourage […]

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December 2, 2024December 7, 2024Actions, Energy, Legislation
solar energy

Untapped solar potential awaits atop warehouse roofs

Ohio has seen an expansion of data centers, warehouses and manufacturing facilities in the past year. These large flat rooftops are prime […]

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June 23, 2023June 21, 2023Energy
Solar farm

Community Solar Legislation

On June 6, 2023, Republican state Reps. Jim Hoops (Defiance) and Sharon Ray (Wadsworth) introduced House Bill 197, joined by another colleague and […]

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June 15, 2023June 20, 2023Economics, Energy, Energy
solar

State government may soon kill a solar project in the governor’s backyard

Solar energy developers are facing peril after state officials recommended against granting them a permit to build a solar farm in Greene County capable of powering an estimated 34,000 homes per year. Weigh in on the issue.

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August 31, 2022May 31, 2023Economics, Energy
statehouse

Could community solar see the light of day in Ohio? Supporters see momentum

A Republican-sponsored bill to establish a community solar program is advancing in the Ohio legislature with no opposition so far. If it passes, it could create up to 3,000 megawatts of new subscriber-backed solar projects.

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February 10, 2022May 31, 2023Economics, Energy
solar energy

Community solar bill would offer energy justice to Appalachian Ohio: Jessica Berger

Updated: Feb. 04, 2022, 2:16 p.m. | Published: Feb. 02, 2022, 5:15 a.m. Cleveland.com By Guest Columnist, cleveland.com ANN ARBOR, Michigan — […]

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February 5, 2022May 31, 2023Energy, Legislation
solar energy renwable

House lawmakers pitch community solar measure

Ohio Capital Journal reports on the newly introduced HB 450 to allow Community Solar in Ohio.

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November 12, 2021May 31, 2023Economics, Energy, Legislation
solar

Community solar legislation introduced in Ohio House

Community solar legislation introduced in the Ohio House with bi-partisan support.

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October 23, 2021May 31, 2023Energy, Legislation

30 Million Solar Homes Impact Study

A new report on the benefits of the ambitious 30 Million Solar Homes (30MSH) federal policy effort is out.

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July 14, 2021May 31, 2023Blog, Economics, Energy, Listed on Home
Solar farm

How community solar will help Ohio family farmers, and their neighbors

Like many in Ohio, my family is weighing our desires for independence and financial stability as we chart the future of our […]

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May 31, 2021May 31, 2023Energy
Design Energy renewable energy design

Design Energy

Design Energy is an Ohio-based company that designs, builds, manages and finances commercial business and residential scale solar power systems, including community-based […]

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December 16, 2017June 1, 2023Member Profiles

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