Scientists seek more data on existing water in shale formations
In hydraulic fracturing, what goes down isn’t always the same as what comes back up. The process, informally known as fracking, pumps millions of gallons of treated water and sand into deep shale...
View ArticleEnergy storage growth could boost economics for Ohio renewables
Dramatic growth in energy storage could have big implications for renewable energy in Ohio, as well as place increased economic pressure on the state’s fossil fuel plants. Energy storage deployments...
View ArticleReports warn Ohio’s energy sector about risks from climate change
Ohio energy leaders are not especially worried about future climate change impacts on their operations, despite an unusually warm 2015 and two recent studies suggesting that extreme weather events...
View ArticleReports: Ohio energy standard costs lower than previously thought
As Ohio lawmakers continue to debate the state’s renewable energy standards, a pair of recent reports show the costs of complying with the laws are significantly lower than previously thought. The...
View ArticleDynegy, PJM pile on in case against Ohio ‘bailout’ proposals
As Ohio regulators prepare to resume testimony on FirstEnergy’s bid to have all utility customers guarantee sales for certain power plants, another competitor says it can offer a better deal. On...
View ArticleMichigan researchers put price tag on climate liability for fossil-fuel plants
Coal-fired power plants across the country could be billion-dollar liabilities for utilities if their greenhouse gas emissions are challenged in court, according to researchers at Michigan...
View ArticleRatepayer advocates say ‘everyone is unhappy’ with Ohio electric market
“Everyone is unhappy” with the state of the electric industry in Ohio, according to a report issued Tuesday night by the state agency charged with protecting the interests of Ohio electric consumers....
View ArticleFederal challenges could sink Ohio utilities’ income guarantee plans
New court cases and filings with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission could derail FirstEnergy and American Electric Power’s plans to guarantee sales to affiliated power plants, even if Ohio...
View ArticleOhio bypass project: ‘Boondoggle’ or boon?
Ohio’s first public-private partnership deal for a highway bypass project is a waste of taxpayers’ transportation dollars, claims a report released last month by two consumer advocacy groups. The...
View ArticleWhat’s next for Ohio under Clean Power Plan?
Little chance remains for a stay while Ohio and other states challenge the Clean Power Plan, say environmental advocates. Consequently, Ohio and various other states must continue preparing their state...
View ArticleStudy: Methane in Ohio county’s water from coal beds, not fracking
A multi-year study has found that coal beds, not fracking, are most likely to blame for methane found in water wells in an Ohio county. But that doesn’t mean fracked wells won’t cause contamination in...
View ArticleLawmaker’s ‘secret subsidy’ claim rebuked by Ohio wind backers
Advocates for environmental groups and the wind industry say an Ohio lawmaker’s arguments for keeping tougher wind turbine restrictions are flawed and inconsistent with how other forms of energy are...
View ArticleFederal energy bill prompts pushback against Ohio senator
U.S. Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio is under pressure from conservation groups over a bill that could benefit the fossil fuel industry while cutting back on protection and support for parks, historic sites...
View ArticleOhio advocates point out health costs of delaying emissions cuts
The longer Ohio waits to cut air emissions from power plants, the more adverse illnesses it can expect for its citizens, say health and environmental advocates. Members of Moms Clean Air Force and...
View ArticleFirstEnergy seeks to strike arguments against income guarantee plan
FirstEnergy’s latest filings with Ohio regulators seek to limit what challengers can say in arguing against a plan to guarantee profits for certain power plants. Last Friday FirstEnergy asked the...
View ArticleChallengers say Ohio ‘bailout’ plan pits companies against each other
FirstEnergy’s plan to guarantee profits for certain nuclear and coal power plants isn’t just bad for competition in the energy sector, but for Ohio overall, say challengers. Final briefs on the merits...
View ArticleConservationists get a seat at Ohio River pollution discussions
Conservation and environmental groups will now have a formal seat at the table when regulators meet to review water quality issues and standards for the Ohio River – a status enjoyed by the power...
View ArticleReport: Big benefits possible with solar on low-income homes
Making solar energy available in low-income areas can provide lasting financial relief from high electric bills, as well as expanded employment opportunities and improved environmental health, says a...
View ArticleOhio: More clean energy jobs, but for projects in other states
Although a new jobs report shows Ohio with a net gain in renewable energy jobs last year, most of those jobs were for out-of-state projects. As a result, industry experts say, the state lost out on...
View ArticleAdvocates urge Ohio to start Clean Power Plan compliance
As supporters of the Clean Power Plan filed briefs in federal court this week, advocates urged Ohio to join the 19 other states that are already taking steps to comply with the rules. Supporters argue...
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