Ohio

Utilities

Ohio corruption scandal looms over FirstEnergy rate case

Ohio’s ongoing corruption scandal has become an issue in FirstEnergy’s ratemaking case. Meanwhile, lawmakers are also pushing bills to end coal plant subsidies and boost in-state electricity generation.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 9 April 2025
Utilities

Ohio utility retracts energy-efficiency plan despite potential savings

Duke Energy Ohio’s retreat is the latest chapter in a struggle to restore utility-run energy-saving programs that were eliminated by a 2019 law.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 27 March 2025
Solar

Ohio Supreme Court weighs high-stakes solar permitting case

Local government opposition sank a proposed solar farm’s permit. The developer says state regulators failed to consider whether the pushback was rooted in evidence.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 17 March 2025
Solar

Another big Ohio solar project bites the dust

The Grange Solar project would have brought millions of dollars in economic benefits to the area, but state regulatory staff deemed it not in the public interest.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 7 March 2025
Utilities

In Ohio, another attempt to repeal HB 6 coal subsidies

This month’s developments include Ohio lawmakers hearing testimony on bills that would finally axe HB 6 subsidies for two 1950s-era coal plants.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 28 February 2025
Solar

Are Ohio solar critics speaking as elected officials — or as neighbors?

State regulators deciding the fate of a proposed solar farm shouldn’t view local leaders’ opinions as official government positions, the project developer argues.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 24 February 2025
Solar

Rural Ohioans oppose solar farms, right? Not so, developer finds

A large majority of public commenters support Open Road Renewables' plan to build a big agrivoltaics project in central Ohio.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 19 February 2025
Public transit

Ohio transit agency to switch to green hydrogen for fuel cell buses

The Stark Area Regional Transit Authority and Enbridge are planning a hydrogen production facility powered by solar to replace imported fuel made from natural gas.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 18 February 2025
Solar

Ohio Chamber of Commerce emerges as unexpected ally for solar projects

The business group has sided with solar developers in multiple recent cases and says it would support efforts to reform a state law that lets townships and counties block state siting decisions.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 4 February 2025
ENN

Well pad explosion raises concerns about drilling on Ohio public land

A nearby state park was recently opened to oil and gas exploration, and advocates say increased exploration could lead to increased accidents.

By Nick Evans / Ohio Capital Journal . 13 January 2025