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The following news clips highlight Ohio involvement in recent renewable energy and energy efficiency projects and list in chronological order. Here you can scroll through of stories dating back to 2003. Alternatively, you can search state energy news by state and topic.
November 11, 2009
Report Charts Path for U.S. Offshore Wind Power Development
A new report lays out the efforts needed to make offshore wind power a reality in the United States, while summarizing the efforts currently underway. Projects have been proposed up and down the East Coast, while recent studies are examining the wind power potential of the Great Lakes. More
August 26, 2009
Biomass Power Catches Fire in Ohio, Florida, Georgia, and New Hampshire
Biomass power is gaining momentum throughout the United States, including new and revamped power projects in Ohio, Florida, Georgia, and New Hampshire. Many of the projects involve converting existing coal-fired power plants to burn biomass for part or all of their energy supply. More
July 1, 2009
DOE Awards $454 Million for Clean Energy in 18 States
The states of Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Virginia, Washington. and West Virginia have received $454 million in Recovery Act funds through DOE's State Energy Program. More
June 17, 2009
Ohio State University Wins First Year of EcoCAR Challenge
A team from Ohio State University has the winning design for electrifying a 2009 Saturn VUE to improve its fuel economy and cut its emissions. The team chose an extended-range electric vehicle design for its winning entry, beating out 16 other university teams. But now they have to actually build it. More
June 16, 2009
Ohio Solar Activity Heats Up with State Loan, Power Purchase
A state loan to expand a photovoltaic panel manufacturing plant, a new solar power plant, and a major utility's solar power purchase agreement are stoking solar power generation in Ohio. All these activities are expected to create jobs for the Buckeye State. More
March 4, 2009
Ford Begins Production of Fuel-Efficient Engines at Cleveland Plant
About 250 Ford Motor Company employees in Cleveland, Ohio, can now say they have "green jobs," as they are now building Ford's new fuel-efficient EcoBoost engine. GM will also bring green jobs to Flint, Michigan, by December 2010 to build the engine for the Chevy Volt and the Chevy Cruze. More
October 20, 2008
National Governors Association, General Motors, and 10 States to Develop Ethanol Infrastructure
The National Governors Association has announced it has brokered partnerships between General Motors Corporation and 10 states to enhance access to E85. The partnerships will work to select the best pump locations and advance development and usage of the states' E85 infrastructure. More
May 7, 2008
Ohio Requires 25% Renewable or Advanced Energy by 2025
A new Ohio law requires the state's utilities to draw on renewable or "advanced" energy for 25% of their electricity supply by 2025, with renewable energy meeting at least half of that requirement. The new law also requires utilities to establish energy efficiency and demand reduction programs. More
November 15, 2007
Midwest States and Manitoba Sign Agreements to Reduce Greenhouse Gases, Promote Energy Efficiency and Renewables
Nine Midwestern states and the Canadian province of Manitoba signed an agreement to promote energy security and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, 11 Midwestern states have adopted a platform that establishes other regional goals to promote energy efficiency, biobased products, renewable sources for electricity, and carbon capture and storage. The actions took place during the Midwestern Governors Association Energy Security and Climate Change Summit in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. More
September 5, 2007
Ohio Wind Projects Receive $5 Million in Grants from State Energy Office
The Ohio Wind Production and Manufacturing Incentive has yielded first-round grants for two wind projects with a combined capacity of 149.5 megawatts. More
