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How Ohio electric bills 'bury' multiple charges

While Ohioans will soon see separate line items for renewable energy and efficiency, other fees will remain lumped into overall distribution charges.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 15 January 2015
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Commentary: How Prairie State puts small towns at risk

All across the Midwest, communities manacled to Prairie State Energy Campus are seeing their electricity rates go through the roof.

By Guest Contributor . 12 January 2015
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Public will get a say next week in Ohio power plant plans

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio will hold hearings next week to give citizens a chance to voice their views on FirstEnergy’s plan for customers to guarantee sales for certain power plants.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 8 January 2015
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Solar, fracking and an Ohio 'freeze': The year in review

Minnesota's community solar boom, Wisconsin's utility fight and Ohio's renewable energy freeze were among our top stories for 2014.

By Ken Paulman . 23 December 2014
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Amid setbacks, Ohio energy tour looks on the bright side

According to a variety of industry and community leaders, Ohio still has a bright future ahead of it for renewable energy and energy efficiency, despite significant political setbacks in 2014.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 19 December 2014
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While seeking 'bailout,' Ohio utilities keep cost data secret

As Ohio utilities seek to require the public to help pay for aging power plants, they are also fighting to keep data that could be used to evaluate those plans under wraps.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 16 December 2014
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What will Republican victories mean for energy efficiency?

Following recent GOP election gains, efficiency advocates are taking a glass-half-full approach, emphasizing bipartisan support for efficiency mandates and missions.

By Kari Lydersen . 12 December 2014
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Ohio bill's fracking provisions could clash with federal law

The Ohio Senate began hearings this week on a bill that could let oil and gas companies skirt current laws dealing with disclosure of chemical hazards to local communities.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 4 December 2014
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Ohio town, seeking to limit drilling, is latest at odds with state

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is siding with two oil and gas companies in a court case challenging a Cleveland suburb’s ban on oil and gas drilling within city limits.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 24 November 2014
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Advocates question job figures in Ohio coal plant dispute

Clean-energy advocates question claims made by a coal company and say they do not justify subsidizing unregulated power plants that can’t compete effectively in Ohio’s deregulated generation market.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 12 November 2014