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Ohio lawmaker charged with bribery in nuclear power plant bailout scheme
Speaker of the Ohio House Larry Householder was arrested and charged with bribery in federal court for a $61 million racketeering scheme that led to the passage of House Bill 6 in 2019 that would essentially bail out two northern Ohio nuclear power plants.
OPPD achieves 30% renewable energy sales goal
Renewable energy represented 30% of Omaha Public Power District’s retail sales in 2017
Amazon data centers granted discount in Ohio
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has approved an economic development arrangement between Amazon subsidiary Vadata Inc. and AEP Ohio, including a 10-year discount for its data centers operating in AEP Ohio’s territory.
Ohio healthcare providers urge energy diversification
A group of healthcare providers and advanced energy companies are urging Ohio lawmakers to value energy efficiency and demand response as a resource and expand the deployment of cost-saving energy technologies.
Cincinnati strikes deal for 100% green energy
Joining an increasing number of U.S. cities looking to increase their use of renewable energy, Cincinnati on Dec. 4 announced it has signed an electricity contract to purchase 100% green energy for almost all city facilities beginning January 2018.
New PPAs convert GM Ohio, Indiana facilities to wind
Advancing toward a 100% renewable energy goal for its global operations, General Motors Co. on Sept. 19 announced two new wind deals that will meet the electricity needs of all of its Ohio and Indiana manufacturing facilities.
Renewable energy access lures Facebook to Ohio
Facebook Inc. announced Aug. 15 that it will spend $750 million on a new data center in Ohio, a location chosen in part for its accessibility to low-cost renewable energy.
Cooper Tire & Rubber cuts energy use 18%
Findlay, Ohio-headquartered Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. said Aug. 11 that it has reduced energy usage intensity by 18% since 2009.
Advocates call on Amazon to save struggling nukes
As the fate of two Ohio nuclear plants continues to hang in the balance, a group of "concerned citizens, scientists, business leaders, conservationists and community leaders" in the state have called on Amazon.com Inc. to help support them.
Visiting Amazon, Kasich blasts Ohio House vote to change renewable energy, efficiency standards
The increasingly powerful impact that large commercial and industrial companies are beginning to have on energy policy, at least at the state level, was made evident April 3 in Ohio.
IKEA completes 2nd Ohio rooftop solar project
IKEA has completed its previously announced solar panel installation atop its future Columbus, Ohio, store opening Summer 2017, making it one of the largest nonutility solar owners in the state.
Ohio C&I groups neutral on energy efficiency deal
Two commercial and industrial company organizations, alongside Kroger, have agreed not to oppose a new settlement over FirstEnergy's revised energy efficiency plan for its Ohio utilities, though tensions between the company and the Ohio Manufacturers Association appear to remain.
With veto, Ohio clean energy standards to unfreeze
Ohio Gov. John Kasich on Dec. 27 vetoed a bill that would have weakened the state's renewable energy standards for power companies; seven of the state's largest businesses, including Nestle, Owens Corning and Whirlpool, applauded the move.
Whirlpool moves on last leg of $13.5M wind initiative
Whirlpool broke ground on a project to build three wind turbines that will help power its Marion, Ohio, manufacturing facility.
IKEA to be Ohio's largest nonutility solar owner
The home furnishings retailer said in a Nov. 30 news release that it will begin installing a 1.21-MW system early next year at its Columbus, Ohio, store.
Amazon Web Services signs 4th US wind PPA
Amazon Web Services has signed a power purchase agreement for capacity from a new 189-MW wind farm being developed in Ohio.
Ohio businesses push Legislature on clean energy
Nine national corporations including Campbell Soup Company, JLL and Owens Corning have joined together to urge lawmakers in Ohio to reinstate efficiency and renewable energy standards that were frozen in 2014.
Ohio businesses save $500k+ in energy costs
A group of Ohio businesses and organizations have realized collective savings of more than $500,000 from energy reductions through a joint environmental program sponsored by a public-private sustainability organization and two local utilities.
Utility's $4.5B request shocks Ohio manufacturers
Ohio-based utility holding company FirstEnergy Corp. has asked state regulators to approve as much as $4.5 billion in customer surcharges, Bloomberg News reported Aug. 30.
Exelon looks to 200-MW Ohio wind facility as it plans nuclear retirements
Power and utility giant Exelon is reportedly planning to build a 200-MW wind project in Ohio.
PNC building makes energy efficiency upgrades
PNC Plaza, a 24-story building on East Broad Street in Columbus, Ohio, is getting $3.3 million in upgrades to its roof, lighting, air controls and water supply.
