Ohio News
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.
May 23, 2013
New Ohio Energy Resource Fund Offered for Business Energy Efficiency
The new Ohio Efficiency Resource Fund, a private fund launched on May 22, is designed to provide otherwise hard-to-get financing for small and medium-sized businesses to make energy-efficiency improvements. More
May 22, 2013
USDA to Boost Rural Electric Grid Efficiency and Reliability in 8 States
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced funding for four rural electric projects in eight states—Colorado, Georgia, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, and Wyoming, and includes more than $20 million in Smart Grid funding. More
December 31, 2012
Case Study: Pearl Road Auto Parts, Cleveland, Ohio
Pearl Road Auto Parts installed a 120-kilowatt refurbished Vestas V20 wind turbine. Prior to the installation, a typical monthly winter electric bill was $2,200. The turbine provides approximately 80% of the electricity for the business. In February 2011, the electric bill was $200. More
October 11, 2012
Ohio State University to Purchase 50 MW of Wind Energy for the Next 20 Years
Ohio State University has entered into a 20-year PPA to purchase 50 MW of wind power from the Blue Creek Wind Farm in Ohio. More
May 31, 2012
Ohio Adopts New Residential Building Energy Code
Ohio adopts updated residential building codes based on the 2009 IECC that will improve energy efficiency and lower overall energy costs for new homeowners. More
June 22, 2011
Innovative Solar Manufacturing Gets DOE Support
DOE has offered two conditional loans totaling $425 million for innovative solar energy manufacturing in Ohio and Massachusetts. More
May 18, 2011
How Elyria, Ohio, Is Putting Money Back in Its Citizens' Pockets
When Elyria, Ohio, was awarded $535,500 as part of the DOE Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, city officials decided to take that money back to the people by encouraging homeowners to make energy improvements. More
December 13, 2010
Ohio Lawmakers Extend Renewable Energy Fund
The Ohio legislature has voted to pass House Bill 301, extending the Advanced Energy Fund for three years. The fund is used to support renewable energy projects in the state. More
October 13, 2010
Interior Department Signs First U.S. Offshore Wind Energy Lease
The U.S. Department of the Interior has signed the first U.S. lease for offshore commercial wind energy on the Outer Continental Shelf. DOE has also released a comprehensive report on the opportunities and barriers faced by offshore wind power in the United States. More
June 16, 2010
DOI and 10 East Coast States Form an Offshore Wind Energy Consortium
The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) and 10 East Coast states have established the Atlantic Offshore Wind Energy Consortium to promote the development of wind resources on the Outer Continental Shelf. More