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Low-income Ohioans to bear brunt of weatherization cuts

Although all Ohio ratepayers benefit from energy-efficient home weatherization programs for low-income families, future benefits could suffer from recent changes to state law, says a new report.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 7 November 2014
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Three out of four Ohio towns reject anti-fracking measures

Voters in Youngstown, Ohio rejected an anti-fracking ballot measure for the fourth time on Tuesday, while similar measures also failed in two other communities.

By Ken Paulman . 4 November 2014
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Advocates keeping close watch on Ohio energy committee

Upcoming meetings of Ohio’s Energy Mandates Study Committee will be open to the public, but the extent to which the public will have a voice in the proceedings remains to be seen.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 30 October 2014
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Minnesota leads Midwest on efficiency; Indiana, Ohio falter

Minnesota led Midwest states in energy efficiency in a recent study while Indiana and Ohio fell after lawmakers backtracked on key policies.

By Frank Jossi . 23 October 2014
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Ohio pollution complaint unrelated to coal 'bailout' plan

American Electric Power is on notice that it may be sued for alleged violations of the Clean Air Act by its Gavin Power Plant in Cheshire, Ohio.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 15 October 2014
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Utility challenges net metering plan in Ohio Supreme Court

American Electric Power is facing off against Ohio regulators over the state's net metering policy.

By EnergyWire . 15 October 2014
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Report: FirstEnergy's coal focus 'not a winning strategy'

FirstEnergy’s effort to get Ohio consumers to subsidize noncompetitive power plants is short-sighted and won’t guarantee long-term financial health, according to a new report.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 14 October 2014
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Despite political setback, high hopes for clean energy in Ohio

Despite legislative setbacks, advocates see other paths forward for clean energy in Ohio, albeit on a smaller scale.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 7 October 2014
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Ohio fracking waste issues go beyond chemical disclosure

While a recent federal study singles out Ohio for limited information requirements in permitting for fracking wastewater disposal, advocates in the state say the issue is much broader.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 2 October 2014
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Advocates: FirstEnergy efficiency cuts part of larger pattern

FirstEnergy’s plans to gut most of its Ohio energy efficiency programs come just as the company has ramped up state and federal efforts to prop up markets for its power plants.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 29 September 2014