Tag: Energy News
Abandoned mine land legislation hits Senate
U.S. Senators from Appalachian coal states introduced legislation last week to reauthorize federal funding to reclaim abandoned mine lands across the country. The Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Fee Extension Act and RECLAIM Act were introduced in the House earlier in the spring.
OPSB sets public hearing on Crawford County solar project
The Ohio Power Siting Board will hold a public hearing regarding Sycamore Creek Solar, LLC’s proposal to construct a 117 megawatt solar farm on about 917 acres in Cranberry Township, Crawford County.
How utility-scale solar came to Ohio
The first utility-scale solar project in Ohio went on the grid in February. The second will soon be complete. These projects — Hardin and Hillcrest — are ushering in a new era of energy production for the state and forcing rural communities to reevaluate how they interact with one another and the land.
Town hall showcases opportunities for reclaimed mine land
Support for the Abandoned Mine Land Trust Fund is set to expire this year, unless Congress votes to renew it. On top of leaving environmental and public safety hazards untouched, U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright said losing that funding would amount to enormous lost economic opportunity.
Public hearings set for solar farms in Erie, Hardin counties
The Ohio Power Siting Board is holding two virtual public hearings in July for proposed solar farms in Erie and Hardin counties. The projects would cover just under 2,500 acres, combined.
Ohio coal research project gets funding, looking for local feedback
A research project to document how eastern Ohio has been shaped by changes in the coal industry was awarded a $35,000 grant from the Sustainability Institute at Ohio State University. The project team wants to talk to people from Belmont, Coshocton and Noble counties who were impacted by the coal industry.
Ohio, Pa. farms and businesses get USDA grants to install solar
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development is giving nearly $300,000 in grants to farm and businesses in Ohio and Pennsylvania to install solar, conduct energy assessments or make other energy efficiency upgrades.
Vegetative cover under solar panels
Instead of leaving the surface uncovered under solar panels, learn about several options that have environmental and economic benefits.
Amazon invests in two more Ohio solar projects
Amazon is behind two new solar projects in Ohio. The company is also supporting nine other solar projects and one wind project in Ohio that will produce in total more than 1,000 megawatts of power.
US natural gas consumption forecasted to drop in 2021 and 2022
Domestic natural gas consumption is going to continue to fall through 2021 and 2022, according to government forecasts. Though consumption in some sectors is expected to grow this year, overall natural gas use will likely drop, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s April Short-Term Energy Outlook.
