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Feb 12, 2019
Large solar facilities with a generating capacity of 50 MW or more must obtain a certificate from the Ohio Power Siting Board. As of February 2019, nine large scale solar cases representing 1,249 megawatts of potential capacity were submitted to the Ohio Power Sitting Board and either approved (3) or pending (6). As a result of this development trend, many Ohio landowners are being approached to lease their land for large scale solar development. Solar leases are complex long-term commitments with various
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Dec 4, 2018
While, many regions already have sufficient electric generation capacity to charge electric vehicles (EVs) during off-peak hours, a rapid increase in EVs will likely increase electric demand. However, the required investments may be smaller than it appears and fuel costs savings could offset infrastructure investments.
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Nov 20, 2018
Big data centers with high energy consumption are driving demand long-term contracts for renewable electricity. As more devices are connected, the tech industry has become the biggest corporate buyer of renewable energy. Click here to read the full Bloomberg article, From Google to Facebook, Big Data Is Driving Green Energy Shift.
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Nov 9, 2018
DOE funding supports new ideas to provide low-cost energy storage options. For example, one research team is filling silos with sand to store energy as heat and convert it to electricity when needed. Click here to read full article, “Midwest researchers tap into low-cost, long-duration energy storage” by Andy Balaskovitz.
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Oct 23, 2018
Ohio’s new grid reform plan, PowerForward outlines key objectives to pursue grid modernization that incorporates smart meters, energy data accessibility, EV charging infrastructure and non-wires alternatives, to offset expensive wire upgrades.
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Oct 15, 2018
A renewable energy developer seeks to build Ohio’s first wind-solar hybrid project that would produce enough electricity for nearly 175,000 homes. Click here to read the full article, Pairing Wind + Solar for Cheaper, 24-Hour Renewable Energy on Inside Climate News.
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Oct 3, 2018
A Vermont solar developer is utilizing portions of a solar site to establish a healthy pollinator-friendly ground cover. This approach can reduce the long-term mowing costs associated with solar projects while improving soil quality, storm water management, and providing critical habitat necessary for pollinators to thrive. Click here to read the full story from the Rutland Herald
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Sep 25, 2018
Heleine Inc. has invested $18 million to acquire a 25,000 square foot factory to manufacture photovoltaic solar panels in Iron Range, Minnesota. The facility is expected to be fully operational in October, 2018 employing roughly 120 workers with a 5 million in payroll. The facility is one of the most efficient solar manufactures in the country, able to produce 1,300 panels a day. Read the full story from MPR News.
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Sep 24, 2018
American Electric Power (AEP) recently filed an amended long-term forecast with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. The report outlines the a plan for AEP Ohio to procure at least 900 MW of economical renewable energy generation in its service territory. To read the full story on UTILITY DIVE please click here.
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Mar 16, 2018
There are many programs available to Ohio customers who are having di culty paying their electric utility bills. Please review the programs in this brochure to see if they may help you or someone you know.
