/tags/renewable-energy Renewable Energy en-US Copyright Mon, 11 Nov 2024 08:53:00 GMT /2024-11-11/cincinnati-solar-array-powers-city-operations-tens-of-thousands-of-homes Cincinnati's solar array has been powering both city operations and homes for half a year. The 100 megawatt solar farm in Highland County was completed in May. Mon, 11 Nov 2024 08:53:00 GMT /2024-11-11/cincinnati-solar-array-powers-city-operations-tens-of-thousands-of-homes Isabel Nissley /2024-10-27/madison-county-commissioners-to-appeal-construction-of-largest-solar-project-in-ohio Madison County Commissioners voted two to one to pursue legal counsel to appeal the Oak Run solar project to the Ohio Supreme Court. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 02:22:56 GMT /2024-10-27/madison-county-commissioners-to-appeal-construction-of-largest-solar-project-in-ohio Adriana Martinez-Smiley /2024-03-26/the-largest-solar-energy-facility-in-ohio-was-just-approved-heres-what-to-know The Ohio Power Siting Board approved Oak Run in Madison County after elected officials, advocacy groups and residents weighed in on the utility-scale solar power farm. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 02:06:55 GMT /2024-03-26/the-largest-solar-energy-facility-in-ohio-was-just-approved-heres-what-to-know Adriana Martinez-Smiley /2023-11-30/utility-scale-solar-could-be-a-big-win-for-ohios-livestock-farmers "Solar grazing," where sheep mow utility-scale solar farms, is one of the best researched forms of so-called "agrivoltaics." Thu, 30 Nov 2023 11:57:38 GMT /2023-11-30/utility-scale-solar-could-be-a-big-win-for-ohios-livestock-farmers Clare Roth /2023-10-02/advocates-expect-a-bright-future-for-solar-power-in-ohio-though-there-may-be-hurdles National rankings put Ohio in the middle of the pack for solar energy, but some projections anticipate solar power growing rapidly in Ohio and the Midwest in the coming years. Mon, 02 Oct 2023 09:00:00 GMT /2023-10-02/advocates-expect-a-bright-future-for-solar-power-in-ohio-though-there-may-be-hurdles Allie Vugrincic /2023-06-08/ohios-status-as-a-leader-in-renewable-energy-development-may-not-last Ohio is fourth in the nation for anticipated renewable energy development in 2023 — enough energy infrastructure will be installed to power close to one point five million homes, according to data from the Energy Information Administration. Fri, 09 Jun 2023 20:59:59 GMT /2023-06-08/ohios-status-as-a-leader-in-renewable-energy-development-may-not-last Chris Welter /all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2022-10-10/columbus-city-council-to-vote-on-contract-extension-for-green-energy-program Columbus has participated in the EcoSmart Choice program since 2013. Mon, 10 Oct 2022 09:00:00 GMT /all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2022-10-10/columbus-city-council-to-vote-on-contract-extension-for-green-energy-program Matthew Rand /news/2022-10-06/six-key-energy-questions-that-winners-of-ohios-high-court-races-will-decide 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. Thu, 06 Oct 2022 19:45:50 GMT /news/2022-10-06/six-key-energy-questions-that-winners-of-ohios-high-court-races-will-decide Kathiann M. Kolwalski /news/2022-09-20/giant-eagle-announces-deal-to-power-central-ohio-stores-with-renewable-energy 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. Tue, 20 Sep 2022 19:48:13 GMT /news/2022-09-20/giant-eagle-announces-deal-to-power-central-ohio-stores-with-renewable-energy Matthew Rand /2022-08-11/ohio-supreme-court-gives-green-light-to-first-ever-great-lakes-wind-farm 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. Thu, 11 Aug 2022 11:50:11 GMT /2022-08-11/ohio-supreme-court-gives-green-light-to-first-ever-great-lakes-wind-farm Karen Kasler