Tag: Ohio
Ohio lawmakers include language promoting oil and gas in budget bill
The Ohio House version of the 2022-23 state operating budget includes language that would make it state policy to “promote” oil and gas development, exploration and production. The House also added in provisions to make it easier to lease mineral rights under state lands.
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.
Report: US solar capacity expected to quadruple by 2030
Pennsylvania more than doubled its solar capacity in 2020 and Ohio tripled its capacity, according to a new report by Solar Energy Industries Association.
DeWine picks former Franklin County judge to head PUCO
Gov. Mike DeWine announced Jenifer French as his choice to succeed Sam Randazzo, who resigned Nov. 20 after the FBI raided his home.
Shell’s Falcon pipeline under investigation by state, federal agencies
According to documents acquired by the environmental group FracTracker Alliance, a whistleblower contacted the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration in 2019 with allegations that the pipeline may have been built with a defective corrosion coating.
Two more solar projects approved in Ohio
The Ohio Power Siting Board approved the applications for two new utility-scale solar facilities in Madison and Highland counties. The projects would cover more than 3,500 acres of land.
OPSB sets public hearing on Champaign County solar project
The Ohio Power Siting Board will hold a public hearing June 8 on Clearview Solar I, LLC’s proposal to construct a 144 megawatt solar farm in Adams Township in Champaign County. The project would cover 1,195 acres of land.
Ohio legislation would stop towns from banning natural gas
Three bills recently introduced in Ohio seek to stop local governments from limiting the use of fossil fuels. Similar legislation has been proposed or passed in several others states in response to some West Coast cities banning natural gas hookups in new construction.
Supporters of Ohio bills want more control over solar, wind projects
Supporters of the Ohio SB 52 and HB 118 say there is a need for more local say in these types of projects and that the current public input process through the Ohio Power Siting Board isn’t effective.
Ohio AG: Knox County woman stole from mother, bought farm
According to investigators, Lisa Braniff stole from her mother's estate to purchase a horse farm in Mount Vernon. She was charged with theft and forgery.
