Publications

Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Ohio Power Siting Board Approves Several Generating Facilities

Bulletin on recently approved applications by the Ohio Power Siting Board for three companies to construct or expand generating facilities in Ohio.
Friday, May 24, 2013
Base Residual Auction Shows Decline in Electric Capacity Prices for 2016/2017 Delivery Year

Bulletin on the PJM Interconnection Base Residual Auction for the 2016/2017 Delivery Year, designed to procure capacity reserve for electricity in a least-cost manner.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Ohio Utilities File 10-Year Plans to Meet State’s Renewable Energy Requirements

Bulletin on the 2012 Alternative Energy Portfolio Status Reports and Ten Year Advanced Benchmark Compliance Plan filed by Ohio utilities with the PUCO.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Regaining Ownership of Severed Oil and Gas Mineral Rights in Ohio

Bulletin detailing the Ohio statute setting forth a multi-step process to be specifically followed in order to accomplish the merging of the surface and mineral interests.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Why Every Municipality Should Consider Aggregation as a Service to Residents

Significant regulatory changes in Ohio and increased competition present an opportunity for municipalities to secure better electric and natural gas pricing for their constituents.
Wednesday, May 01, 2013
The Infrastructure Boom in Eastern Ohio's Shale Play

A primer for landowners negotiating and signing a natural gas pipeline easement or right of way agreement allowing for the use of the property to install and maintain the pipeline.
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Advanced Energy Economy Ohio Testifies In Support of State’s Energy Efficiency Standard

Bulletin on the continuing review of the state energy efficiency standard by the Ohio Senate Public Utilities Committee.
Friday, April 05, 2013
Volatile Energy Prices and Regulatory Upheaval: Why Every Municipality Should Consider Aggregation as a Service to Residents

Primer on municipal energy aggregation, definition, benefits, formation and outlook.
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Legislative Hearing Process Begins to Evaluate Ohio’s Renewable and Energy Efficiency Standards

Bulletin on Ohio S.B. 58, a bill to review and possibly modify the energy efficiency, peak demand reduction, and alternative energy resource provisions established by Ohio law governing competitive retail electric service.
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Ohio Agencies Release Joint Report on the Use of Compressed Natural Gas in the State Vehicle Fleet

Bulletin on an Ohio report analyzing the cost effectiveness of purchasing vehicles that operate on compressed natural gas and the conversion of certain state motor vehicles to operate on CNG.
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Ohio Governor’s Budget Bill Seeks to Modernize Taxation of Oil and Gas Wells

Detailed bulletin on the significant proposed changes in the taxation of oil and gas well operators contained in the H.B. 59, the Ohio FY 2014-15 biennial budget.
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Ohio Senate Public Utilities Committee Chairman Announces Plan to Reexamine the State’s Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Standards

Bulletin on Ohio Senator Seitz's recent announcement of his intent to place on the agenda of the Senate Public Utilities Committee a comprehensive review of Ohio’s energy efficiency and renewable portfolio standards.
Monday, February 11, 2013
Ohio Appellate Court Rules that State’s Oil & Gas Drilling Statutes Preempt "Home Rule" Power

Bulletin on a 9th District Court of Appeals decision confirming the sole and exclusive authority of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources over the regulation of oil and gas well production statewide.
Friday, December 07, 2012
PUCO Proposes Amendments to Net Metering Rules, Provides Opportunity for Parties to Weigh In

Bulletin on recently released draft rules from the PUCO aimed at updating regulations regarding electric companies; including amendments to the state’s existing net metering rules.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Report Provides a Regional Breakdown of Ohio’s Expansive Energy Efficiency Industry

Bulletin on Advanced Energy Economy's October report on Ohio energy efficiency research, pilot testing and commercial activity.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Ohio Launches New Website Featuring Energy Job Opportunities and Training

Bulletin on new website designed to assist Ohio residents who are preparing and applying for jobs in the energy sector by linking Ohioans with specific education resources and job training, as well as employment opportunities.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Ohio Energy Exchange Presentations

Presentations from the October 11 Energy Exchange on PACE financing, cogeneration and natural gas gathering lines.
Friday, September 21, 2012
Auditor Releases Findings in FirstEnergy’s Case Regarding Renewable Energy Spending; PUCO to Review

The PUCO to review whether FirstEnergy Corp. exceeded the three percent "cost cap" contained in Ohio's renewable energy portfolio standard.
Friday, August 31, 2012
PUCO Decision in AEP-Ohio Rate Case Presents Opportunity to Shop for Competitive Electricity Rates

Bulletin on the AEP-Ohio's electric security plan approved by the PUCO with modifications and setting the prices, terms and conditions of default service through June 1, 2015.
Monday, August 13, 2012
On the Horizon in Ohio: Is There Potential for Funding Energy Projects Through Innovative “On-Bill Repayment” Mechanism?

On-bill repayment” is a legislative initiative that may be gaining momentum in Ohio and is a method for financing energy efficiency and renewable electricity generation projects through a homeowner’s or business owner’s monthly utility bills.
Monday, July 16, 2012
Legislative Task Force Readies Reports on Use of Anaerobic Digesters

Bulletin on an Ohio legislative panel preparing two reports on the use of anaerobic digesters in Ohio that could lead to legislative and regulatory changes to promote the technology.
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Governor Kasich Signs Far-Reaching Energy Bill Into Law

Summary of Senate Bill 315 that was passed by the Ohio General Assembly and that makes major changes to the state energy policy.
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
PUCO Issues Annual RPS Compliance Report — Cites Study Indicating Renewable Energy in Abundant Supply

In April the PUCO issued its annual report which highlights policies that may encourage wider use of renewable resources.
Friday, April 06, 2012
Bill Supports Wider Adoption of Natural Gas Powered Vehicles

Bulletin on the Ohio energy bill S.B. 275 which supports the wider adoption of natural gas powered vehicles.
Friday, April 06, 2012
Bills Promote Ohio Co-Generation Projects

Bulletin on two pieces of Ohio legislation promoting co-generation projects by qualifying them for use by the state investor-owned utilities.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Ohio Senate Bill 315: A Summary of Governor Kasich’s Energy Bill

Summary of the provisions of S.B. 315, the newly introduced energy bill moving through the Ohio General Assembly.
Monday, March 12, 2012
A 4-3 Ohio Supreme Court Decision Affirms an Ohio Power Siting Board Wind Case

Bulletin on an Ohio Supreme Court decision finding that the Ohio Power Siting Board properly granted a certificate to Buckeye Wind, LLC for its approximately 126 megawatt wind farm in Champaign County.
Wednesday, March 07, 2012
Clean Energy Ballot Proposal Faces Sharp Criticism from Environmental Groups, Renewable Energy Supporters

A proposed Ohio Constitutional amendment that would pump $13 billion a year into green energy projects over 10 years has come under fire from environmental groups and some renewable energy supporters.
Thursday, March 01, 2012
Green Strategies Ohio Legislative Roundup

Update on energy related matters before the Ohio General Assembly and executive branch for February 2012.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Governor Kasich Announces Major Energy Policy Changes

Bulletin on the Ohio Governor's recent announcement of coming legislation to reform Ohio's current energy policies and regulations, including continued development and exploration of shale gas in eastern and southeastern Ohio.
Thursday, February 09, 2012
PUCO Orders FirstEnergy to Issue Second Solar RFP

Akron-based FirstEnergy Corp. has issued a second 10-year request for proposals for solar renewable energy credits to the PUCO.
Thursday, February 09, 2012
Renewable Portfolio Standard Repeal Bill Receives Hearing

The Ohio Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee held a hearing on February 1, 2012, to gather testimony on a bill that would repeal Ohio's renewable portfolio standard ("RPS") — which requires the state's utilities to procure 25 percent of their energy from renewable and advanced energy sources by 2025.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Ohio Department of Development Launches New Energy Loan Fund

Bulletin on the Ohio Department of Development’s Office of Energy recently launch of the Energy Loan Fund program to provide low-cost financing to energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
PACE Financing Emerges As Project Financing Tool

A primer on PACE, Property Assessed Clean Energy, a financing initiative available in Ohio and 26 other states and how it can be utilized as a project financing tool.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
The ABCs of Interconnection

Discussion of the trend in Ohio toward distributed generation installations due to the long-term price of electricity.
Tuesday, December 06, 2011
Beyond the Grid: PJM Interconnection Coordinates Energy Transmission and Demand for a 12-State Region

Bulletin on PJM Interconnection LLC and its impact on Ohio electricity markets.
Monday, November 21, 2011
With Fracing Comes Litigation: What Ohio Courts Can Expect As Horizontal Drilling and Hydraulic Fracturing Begin

A survey of litigation, from lease disputes to personal injury claims, arising from hydraulic fracturing in Ohio and across the country.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
UPDATE: Advanced Energy Industry Raises Concerns Over FirstEnergy Long-Term REC RFPs

FirstEnergy now says that the response to its first RFP for RECs and SRECs was so successful that its Ohio utilities are now in full compliance with the state's RPS for 2011.
Wednesday, November 09, 2011
Advanced Energy Industry Raises Concerns Over FirstEnergy Long-Term REC RFPs

Bulletin on FirstEnergy Corp's conclusion that its requests for proposals for 10-year renewable energy credit contracts are unworkable and do not encourage new Ohio-based renewable energy generation.
Wednesday, November 09, 2011
October Green Strategies Ohio Legislative Roundup

Update on Ohio General Assembly activity relating to energy during October 2011.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Shining the Spotlight on Energy & Economic Policy:
Governor Kasich holds two-day summit

Review of the September 21-22, 2011 Ohio 21st Century Energy and Economic Summit.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Legislative Roundup: Ohio Senate Bill 216 Would Repeal Ohio's Advanced Energy Law

The Ohio General Assembly to consider legislation to repeal Ohio's renewable portfolio standard.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Ohio Solar Manufacturing Outlook

Discussion of the U.S. solar industry’s strong fundamentals despite isolated company troubles, and the continued growth of Ohio’s solar industry.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Ohio Wind Farms Update

Update on the status of operational and proposed wind farms in Ohio.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
AEP-Ohio Files Settlement with the PUCO For Electric Security Plan

Bulletin and analysis of the AEP-Ohio settlement filed before the PUCO seeking approval of a 53-month electric security plan designed to transition AEP-Ohio to a fully competitive market for electric generation services.
Friday, August 26, 2011
Ohio Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Industrial Customers in Contract Dispute with FirstEnergy

The Ohio Supreme Court has issued a unanimous ruling in favor of five large industrial customers prohibiting a FirstEnergy subsidiary from unilaterally terminating special contracts for electricity.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Green Strategies Newsletter -- August 2011

Energy industry news and information from the Bricker & Eckler Green Strategies group.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
August Green Strategies Ohio Legislative Roundup

Roundup of legislative and administrative activities in Ohio affecting the energy industry.
Friday, July 22, 2011
Green Strategies Newsletter for July

A compilation of Bricker & Eckler entries to the ohiogreenstrategies blog and articles relating to the energy industry.
Friday, July 22, 2011
Ohio General Assembly Reforms Renewable and Advanced Energy Tax Policy

Bulletin on Ohio Senate Bill 232 that was scheduled to sunset at the end of 2011, but has been extended for two years by a provision in the Budget Bill.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Governor Kasich Signs Two-Year SB 232 Extension Into Law

Senate Bill 232 from 2010, which significantly reduced the tax burden on certain advanced energy projects, has been extended as part of the Ohio budget bill.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
July Green Strategies Ohio Legislative Roundup

Update for July on energy-related activities in the Ohio General Assembly.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Ohio House Bill 133: New Opportunities for Oil and Gas Development on State Lands

Discussion of Ohio House Bill 133, which overhauls the process by which lands owned or controlled by the State of Ohio can be leased for oil and gas development.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
June Green Strategies Ohio Legislative Roundup

Update on provisions of the pending Ohio budget bill affecting the energy industry in Ohio.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation Reclassifies Solar Installation Risk

As a result of its reclassification of solar installation activities by the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, premiums could increase more than 450 percent.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
May Green Strategies Ohio Legislative Roundup

Update on pending federal and Ohio energy and environmental legislation.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
EPA’s Proposed Limits on Marcellus and Utica Shale Wastewater Discharges

Bulletin on recent technological advancements to produce natural gas from deep shale reservoirs in the State of Ohio and the Ohio EPA proposed limits on the wastewater discharges.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Ohio Supreme Court Reverses PUCO Order Approving AEP Power Generation Rates

On April 19, 2011, the Ohio Supreme Court issued an opinion on AEP’s electric security plan siding with the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel on three major issues.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
PUCO Approves FirstEnergy’s Energy Efficiency Portfolio Plan

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio recently approved the three-year energy efficiency and peak demand reduction portfolio plans filed by Ohio Edison, Toledo Edison and the Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Six Ohio Counties (And Counting) Declare Themselves Alternative Energy Zones

Six Ohio counties have declared themselves Alternative Energy Zones under a state law enacted last year that reshaped the tax regime for renewable and advanced energy projects.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Utica and Marcellus Shale Natural Gas Development Presents New Opportunities, New Challenges for the State of Ohio

Bulletin on the opportunities and challenges presented by technological advancements making it possible to produce natural gas from deep shale reservoirs in the State of Ohio.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Financing: The Ohio Story

A history of and an Ohio look at Property Assessed Clean Energy programs, one of the newest mechanisms available for financing energy efficiency and renewable energy improvement projects.
Friday, January 21, 2011
FERC Rejects AEP’s Application to Increase Capacity Costs to Competitive Retail Electric Service Providers

Bulletin on the rejection of AEP's application before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Ohio Supreme Court Looks at Power Siting Board Jurisdiction

A summary of the Ohio Supreme Court's reversal and remand of
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Despite PACE Concerns, Cleveland and Fourteen Member Communities Create Unique Program

Cleveland–First Suburbs has taken advantage of changes in Ohio law to form a regional Energy SID that is initially composed only of municipalities.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Ohio's Advanced Energy Tax Reform Emergency Rules Now Effective

Summary of the September 29, 2010, Ohio Governor's executive order implementing Senate Bill 232’s emergency rules.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Energy SIDs and PACE Financing in Ohio

Primer on the Ohio Property Assessed Clean Energy program that allows financing of energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements using special assessments.
Tuesday, July 06, 2010
Cogeneration Technologies Eligible For More Favorable Tax Treatment Under SB 232’s Updates to the Ohio Tax Code

The qualifying categories of cogeneration facilities and the value of these alternative energy resources have been expanded with the passage of Ohio Substitute Senate Bill 232.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
U.S. Supreme Court Rules Comity Prevents Federal Courts From Meddling in Ohio Tax Controversy

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that respect for the states in a federal system of government precludes the federal district courts from ruling on the constitutionality of Ohio’s taxation of natural gas providers.
Wednesday, June 09, 2010
Ohio General Assembly Reforms Renewable & Advanced Energy Tax Policy

On June 4, 2010, the Ohio General Assembly passed SB 232 to reduce significantly the state tax burden on renewable and advanced sources of energy generation such as solar, wind, co-generation, and clean coal.
Friday, June 04, 2010
Ohio General Assembly Passes Renewable and Advanced Energy Jobs Bill with Large Bipartisan Majorities

Alternative energy tax cut bill clears legislature, heads to Governor for signing. The bill also expands Ohio's PACE program.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Treasury Department Issues Revised Guidance on Section 1603

The Treasury Department has issued a revised guidance on the Section 1603 ITC grant program amending the original guidance to address questions raised on when construction commences.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Ohio Energy Efficiency Rules Finalized

This article provides a summary of the proposed revisions and key provisions of Ohio Senate Bill 221 related to energy efficiency and peak demand reductions.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
State Commission Determines Township Trustees Can Have Stake in Wind Projects

The Ohio Ethics Commission recently determined that township trustees with a stake in a wind-power project can still participate in decisions concerning the project if they meet certain conditions.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Property Assessed Clean Energy Policy Framework Developed to Assist Local Governments Implement PACE Financing Programs

A primer to assist local governments in implementing the Ohio PACE financing programs -- Property Assessed Clean Energy programs that allow financing of energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements.
Friday, February 12, 2010
Ohio S.B. 221 Sets 22 Percent Cumulative Energy Efficiency Standards by 2025

Ohio S.B. 221, enacted in 2008, and aimed at encouraging Ohio businesses and utilities to adopt renewable and advanced energy technologies, also includes new energy reduction and peak demand standards that utilities must meet through energy efficiency programs.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Significant Changes to the Advanced Energy Portfolio Standard Rules

Article on the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio October revisions to the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard rules of Ohio Senate Bill 221.

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Tuesday, June 11, 2013 Ohio Power Siting Board Approves Several Generating Facilities

Friday, May 24, 2013 Base Residual Auction Shows Decline in Electric Capacity Prices for 2016/2017 Delivery Year

Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Ohio Utilities File 10-Year Plans to Meet State’s Renewable Energy Requirements

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Regaining Ownership of Severed Oil and Gas Mineral Rights in Ohio

Tuesday, May 14, 2013 Why Every Municipality Should Consider Aggregation as a Service to Residents

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 The Infrastructure Boom in Eastern Ohio's Shale Play

Thursday, April 11, 2013 Advanced Energy Economy Ohio Testifies In Support of State’s Energy Efficiency Standard

Friday, April 05, 2013 Volatile Energy Prices and Regulatory Upheaval: Why Every Municipality Should Consider Aggregation as a Service to Residents

Thursday, March 14, 2013 Legislative Hearing Process Begins to Evaluate Ohio’s Renewable and Energy Efficiency Standards

Thursday, February 14, 2013 Ohio Agencies Release Joint Report on the Use of Compressed Natural Gas in the State Vehicle Fleet

Thursday, February 14, 2013 Ohio Governor’s Budget Bill Seeks to Modernize Taxation of Oil and Gas Wells

Thursday, February 14, 2013 Ohio Senate Public Utilities Committee Chairman Announces Plan to Reexamine the State’s Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Standards

Monday, February 11, 2013 Ohio Appellate Court Rules that State’s Oil & Gas Drilling Statutes Preempt "Home Rule" Power

Friday, December 07, 2012 PUCO Proposes Amendments to Net Metering Rules, Provides Opportunity for Parties to Weigh In

Wednesday, November 14, 2012 Report Provides a Regional Breakdown of Ohio’s Expansive Energy Efficiency Industry

Thursday, October 18, 2012 Ohio Launches New Website Featuring Energy Job Opportunities and Training

Thursday, October 11, 2012 Ohio Energy Exchange Presentations

Friday, September 21, 2012 Auditor Releases Findings in FirstEnergy’s Case Regarding Renewable Energy Spending; PUCO to Review

Friday, August 31, 2012 PUCO Decision in AEP-Ohio Rate Case Presents Opportunity to Shop for Competitive Electricity Rates

Monday, August 13, 2012 On the Horizon in Ohio: Is There Potential for Funding Energy Projects Through Innovative “On-Bill Repayment” Mechanism?

Monday, July 16, 2012 Legislative Task Force Readies Reports on Use of Anaerobic Digesters

Thursday, June 14, 2012 Governor Kasich Signs Far-Reaching Energy Bill Into Law

Tuesday, May 08, 2012 PUCO Issues Annual RPS Compliance Report — Cites Study Indicating Renewable Energy in Abundant Supply

Friday, April 06, 2012 Bill Supports Wider Adoption of Natural Gas Powered Vehicles

Friday, April 06, 2012 Bills Promote Ohio Co-Generation Projects

Wednesday, March 28, 2012 Ohio Senate Bill 315: A Summary of Governor Kasich’s Energy Bill

Monday, March 12, 2012 A 4-3 Ohio Supreme Court Decision Affirms an Ohio Power Siting Board Wind Case

Wednesday, March 07, 2012 Clean Energy Ballot Proposal Faces Sharp Criticism from Environmental Groups, Renewable Energy Supporters

Thursday, March 01, 2012 Green Strategies Ohio Legislative Roundup

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 Governor Kasich Announces Major Energy Policy Changes

Thursday, February 09, 2012 PUCO Orders FirstEnergy to Issue Second Solar RFP

Thursday, February 09, 2012 Renewable Portfolio Standard Repeal Bill Receives Hearing

Tuesday, January 10, 2012 Ohio Department of Development Launches New Energy Loan Fund

Tuesday, January 10, 2012 PACE Financing Emerges As Project Financing Tool

Tuesday, January 10, 2012 The ABCs of Interconnection

Tuesday, December 06, 2011 Beyond the Grid: PJM Interconnection Coordinates Energy Transmission and Demand for a 12-State Region

Monday, November 21, 2011 With Fracing Comes Litigation: What Ohio Courts Can Expect As Horizontal Drilling and Hydraulic Fracturing Begin

Thursday, November 10, 2011 UPDATE: Advanced Energy Industry Raises Concerns Over FirstEnergy Long-Term REC RFPs

Wednesday, November 09, 2011 Advanced Energy Industry Raises Concerns Over FirstEnergy Long-Term REC RFPs

Wednesday, November 09, 2011 October Green Strategies Ohio Legislative Roundup

Tuesday, September 27, 2011 Shining the Spotlight on Energy & Economic Policy: Governor Kasich holds two-day summit

Wednesday, September 21, 2011 Legislative Roundup: Ohio Senate Bill 216 Would Repeal Ohio's Advanced Energy Law

Wednesday, September 21, 2011 Ohio Solar Manufacturing Outlook

Wednesday, September 21, 2011 Ohio Wind Farms Update

Tuesday, September 13, 2011 AEP-Ohio Files Settlement with the PUCO For Electric Security Plan

Friday, August 26, 2011 Ohio Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Industrial Customers in Contract Dispute with FirstEnergy

Wednesday, August 24, 2011 Green Strategies Newsletter -- August 2011

Tuesday, August 23, 2011 August Green Strategies Ohio Legislative Roundup

Friday, July 22, 2011 Green Strategies Newsletter for July

Friday, July 22, 2011 Ohio General Assembly Reforms Renewable and Advanced Energy Tax Policy

Thursday, July 21, 2011 Governor Kasich Signs Two-Year SB 232 Extension Into Law

Thursday, July 21, 2011 July Green Strategies Ohio Legislative Roundup

Monday, June 27, 2011 Ohio House Bill 133: New Opportunities for Oil and Gas Development on State Lands

Thursday, June 16, 2011 June Green Strategies Ohio Legislative Roundup

Wednesday, June 15, 2011 Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation Reclassifies Solar Installation Risk

Thursday, May 19, 2011 May Green Strategies Ohio Legislative Roundup

Thursday, April 21, 2011 EPA’s Proposed Limits on Marcellus and Utica Shale Wastewater Discharges

Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Ohio Supreme Court Reverses PUCO Order Approving AEP Power Generation Rates

Tuesday, April 19, 2011 PUCO Approves FirstEnergy’s Energy Efficiency Portfolio Plan

Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Six Ohio Counties (And Counting) Declare Themselves Alternative Energy Zones

Monday, March 14, 2011 Utica and Marcellus Shale Natural Gas Development Presents New Opportunities, New Challenges for the State of Ohio

Friday, February 18, 2011 Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Financing: The Ohio Story

Friday, January 21, 2011 FERC Rejects AEP’s Application to Increase Capacity Costs to Competitive Retail Electric Service Providers

Thursday, January 20, 2011 Ohio Supreme Court Looks at Power Siting Board Jurisdiction

Thursday, November 18, 2010 Despite PACE Concerns, Cleveland and Fourteen Member Communities Create Unique Program

Wednesday, October 20, 2010 Ohio's Advanced Energy Tax Reform Emergency Rules Now Effective

Monday, September 13, 2010 Energy SIDs and PACE Financing in Ohio

Tuesday, July 06, 2010 Cogeneration Technologies Eligible For More Favorable Tax Treatment Under SB 232’s Updates to the Ohio Tax Code

Thursday, June 10, 2010 U.S. Supreme Court Rules Comity Prevents Federal Courts From Meddling in Ohio Tax Controversy

Wednesday, June 09, 2010 Ohio General Assembly Reforms Renewable & Advanced Energy Tax Policy

Friday, June 04, 2010 Ohio General Assembly Passes Renewable and Advanced Energy Jobs Bill with Large Bipartisan Majorities

Thursday, April 29, 2010 Treasury Department Issues Revised Guidance on Section 1603

Wednesday, April 21, 2010 Ohio Energy Efficiency Rules Finalized

Thursday, March 25, 2010 State Commission Determines Township Trustees Can Have Stake in Wind Projects

Thursday, February 18, 2010 Property Assessed Clean Energy Policy Framework Developed to Assist Local Governments Implement PACE Financing Programs

Friday, February 12, 2010 Ohio S.B. 221 Sets 22 Percent Cumulative Energy Efficiency Standards by 2025

Thursday, January 28, 2010 Significant Changes to the Advanced Energy Portfolio Standard Rules

Publications by Year

Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Ohio Power Siting Board Approves Several Generating Facilities

Friday, May 24, 2013
Base Residual Auction Shows Decline in Electric Capacity Prices for 2016/2017 Delivery Year

Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Ohio Utilities File 10-Year Plans to Meet State’s Renewable Energy Requirements

Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Regaining Ownership of Severed Oil and Gas Mineral Rights in Ohio

Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Why Every Municipality Should Consider Aggregation as a Service to Residents

Wednesday, May 01, 2013
The Infrastructure Boom in Eastern Ohio's Shale Play

Thursday, April 11, 2013
Advanced Energy Economy Ohio Testifies In Support of State’s Energy Efficiency Standard

Friday, April 05, 2013
Volatile Energy Prices and Regulatory Upheaval: Why Every Municipality Should Consider Aggregation as a Service to Residents

Thursday, March 14, 2013
Legislative Hearing Process Begins to Evaluate Ohio’s Renewable and Energy Efficiency Standards

Thursday, February 14, 2013
Ohio Agencies Release Joint Report on the Use of Compressed Natural Gas in the State Vehicle Fleet

Thursday, February 14, 2013
Ohio Governor’s Budget Bill Seeks to Modernize Taxation of Oil and Gas Wells

Thursday, February 14, 2013
Ohio Senate Public Utilities Committee Chairman Announces Plan to Reexamine the State’s Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Standards

Monday, February 11, 2013
Ohio Appellate Court Rules that State’s Oil & Gas Drilling Statutes Preempt "Home Rule" Power

Friday, December 07, 2012
PUCO Proposes Amendments to Net Metering Rules, Provides Opportunity for Parties to Weigh In

Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Report Provides a Regional Breakdown of Ohio’s Expansive Energy Efficiency Industry

Thursday, October 18, 2012
Ohio Launches New Website Featuring Energy Job Opportunities and Training

Thursday, October 11, 2012
Ohio Energy Exchange Presentations

Friday, September 21, 2012
Auditor Releases Findings in FirstEnergy’s Case Regarding Renewable Energy Spending; PUCO to Review

Friday, August 31, 2012
PUCO Decision in AEP-Ohio Rate Case Presents Opportunity to Shop for Competitive Electricity Rates

Monday, August 13, 2012
On the Horizon in Ohio: Is There Potential for Funding Energy Projects Through Innovative “On-Bill Repayment” Mechanism?

Monday, July 16, 2012
Legislative Task Force Readies Reports on Use of Anaerobic Digesters

Thursday, June 14, 2012
Governor Kasich Signs Far-Reaching Energy Bill Into Law

Tuesday, May 08, 2012
PUCO Issues Annual RPS Compliance Report — Cites Study Indicating Renewable Energy in Abundant Supply

Friday, April 06, 2012
Bill Supports Wider Adoption of Natural Gas Powered Vehicles

Friday, April 06, 2012
Bills Promote Ohio Co-Generation Projects

Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Ohio Senate Bill 315: A Summary of Governor Kasich’s Energy Bill

Monday, March 12, 2012
A 4-3 Ohio Supreme Court Decision Affirms an Ohio Power Siting Board Wind Case

Wednesday, March 07, 2012
Clean Energy Ballot Proposal Faces Sharp Criticism from Environmental Groups, Renewable Energy Supporters

Thursday, March 01, 2012
Green Strategies Ohio Legislative Roundup

Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Governor Kasich Announces Major Energy Policy Changes

Thursday, February 09, 2012
PUCO Orders FirstEnergy to Issue Second Solar RFP

Thursday, February 09, 2012
Renewable Portfolio Standard Repeal Bill Receives Hearing

Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Ohio Department of Development Launches New Energy Loan Fund

Tuesday, January 10, 2012
PACE Financing Emerges As Project Financing Tool

Tuesday, January 10, 2012
The ABCs of Interconnection

Tuesday, December 06, 2011
Beyond the Grid: PJM Interconnection Coordinates Energy Transmission and Demand for a 12-State Region

Monday, November 21, 2011
With Fracing Comes Litigation: What Ohio Courts Can Expect As Horizontal Drilling and Hydraulic Fracturing Begin

Thursday, November 10, 2011
UPDATE: Advanced Energy Industry Raises Concerns Over FirstEnergy Long-Term REC RFPs

Wednesday, November 09, 2011
Advanced Energy Industry Raises Concerns Over FirstEnergy Long-Term REC RFPs

Wednesday, November 09, 2011
October Green Strategies Ohio Legislative Roundup

Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Shining the Spotlight on Energy & Economic Policy:
Governor Kasich holds two-day summit

Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Legislative Roundup: Ohio Senate Bill 216 Would Repeal Ohio's Advanced Energy Law

Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Ohio Solar Manufacturing Outlook

Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Ohio Wind Farms Update

Tuesday, September 13, 2011
AEP-Ohio Files Settlement with the PUCO For Electric Security Plan

Friday, August 26, 2011
Ohio Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Industrial Customers in Contract Dispute with FirstEnergy

Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Green Strategies Newsletter -- August 2011

Tuesday, August 23, 2011
August Green Strategies Ohio Legislative Roundup

Friday, July 22, 2011
Green Strategies Newsletter for July

Friday, July 22, 2011
Ohio General Assembly Reforms Renewable and Advanced Energy Tax Policy

Thursday, July 21, 2011
Governor Kasich Signs Two-Year SB 232 Extension Into Law

Thursday, July 21, 2011
July Green Strategies Ohio Legislative Roundup

Monday, June 27, 2011
Ohio House Bill 133: New Opportunities for Oil and Gas Development on State Lands

Thursday, June 16, 2011
June Green Strategies Ohio Legislative Roundup

Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation Reclassifies Solar Installation Risk

Thursday, May 19, 2011
May Green Strategies Ohio Legislative Roundup

Thursday, April 21, 2011
EPA’s Proposed Limits on Marcellus and Utica Shale Wastewater Discharges

Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Ohio Supreme Court Reverses PUCO Order Approving AEP Power Generation Rates

Tuesday, April 19, 2011
PUCO Approves FirstEnergy’s Energy Efficiency Portfolio Plan

Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Six Ohio Counties (And Counting) Declare Themselves Alternative Energy Zones

Monday, March 14, 2011
Utica and Marcellus Shale Natural Gas Development Presents New Opportunities, New Challenges for the State of Ohio

Friday, February 18, 2011
Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Financing: The Ohio Story

Friday, January 21, 2011
FERC Rejects AEP’s Application to Increase Capacity Costs to Competitive Retail Electric Service Providers

Thursday, January 20, 2011
Ohio Supreme Court Looks at Power Siting Board Jurisdiction

Thursday, November 18, 2010
Despite PACE Concerns, Cleveland and Fourteen Member Communities Create Unique Program

Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Ohio's Advanced Energy Tax Reform Emergency Rules Now Effective

Monday, September 13, 2010
Energy SIDs and PACE Financing in Ohio

Tuesday, July 06, 2010
Cogeneration Technologies Eligible For More Favorable Tax Treatment Under SB 232’s Updates to the Ohio Tax Code

Thursday, June 10, 2010
U.S. Supreme Court Rules Comity Prevents Federal Courts From Meddling in Ohio Tax Controversy

Wednesday, June 09, 2010
Ohio General Assembly Reforms Renewable & Advanced Energy Tax Policy

Friday, June 04, 2010
Ohio General Assembly Passes Renewable and Advanced Energy Jobs Bill with Large Bipartisan Majorities

Thursday, April 29, 2010
Treasury Department Issues Revised Guidance on Section 1603

Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Ohio Energy Efficiency Rules Finalized

Thursday, March 25, 2010
State Commission Determines Township Trustees Can Have Stake in Wind Projects

Thursday, February 18, 2010
Property Assessed Clean Energy Policy Framework Developed to Assist Local Governments Implement PACE Financing Programs

Friday, February 12, 2010
Ohio S.B. 221 Sets 22 Percent Cumulative Energy Efficiency Standards by 2025

Thursday, January 28, 2010
Significant Changes to the Advanced Energy Portfolio Standard Rules