Cleveland.com | Tony Zartman, November 21 Ohio’s rural communities are at a crossroads. Farming costs have soared, commodity prices are stuck in the past, and unpredictable weather has added new layers of risk. For many landowners, renewable energy development — particularly wind and solar — offers a practical way to stabilize their finances and preserveContinueContinue reading “Ohio lawmakers block rural prosperity, property rights: Tony Zartman”
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To the editor: Ohio farmers deserve freedom to protect their land and legacy
The Blade | Tony Zartman, October 7 As a Paulding County farmer for 25 years, a former Paulding County commissioner, and now the director of operations for the Ohio Conservative Energy Forum, I have seen firsthand how Ohio’s farmers are struggling with rising costs, low commodity prices, and the added pressures of state policies thatContinueContinue reading “To the editor: Ohio farmers deserve freedom to protect their land and legacy”
Ohio’s Clean Energy Boom: Union Jobs, Training, and Community Benefits
Microgrid Media | Jonas Muthoni, September 1 Ohio labor leaders say clean energy isn’t just powering homes. It’s also powering careers. Electricians and laborers are finding steady work on solar, wind, and grid projects. And the newest data backs them up: clean energy jobs are growing faster than the U.S. job market overall. What the research showsContinueContinue reading “Ohio’s Clean Energy Boom: Union Jobs, Training, and Community Benefits”
Ohio unions see clean energy projects fueling good jobs
Public News Service | Farah Siddiqi, August 28 The labor unions IBEW and LiUNA say renewable energy projects have expanded apprenticeship programs, helping more Ohioans enter skilled-trade careers. Ohio labor leaders say renewable energy is not just powering homes, but creating thousands of good-paying union jobs. Despite the current administration’s focus on fossil fuels, cleanContinueContinue reading “Ohio unions see clean energy projects fueling good jobs”
How wind and solar power helps keep America’s farms alive
The Conversation | July 28 Drive through the plains of Iowa or Kansas and you’ll see more than rows of corn, wheat and soybeans. You’ll also see towering wind turbines spinning above fields and solar panels shining in the sun on barns and machine sheds. For many farmers, these are lifelines. Renewable energy provides steadyContinueContinue reading “How wind and solar power helps keep America’s farms alive”
Ohio’s Solar Revolution: How renewable energy is changing the rules of the game
tododisca | January 18, 2025 Ohio is stepping into the spotlight as a leader in renewable energy, with massive solar projects like the Union Solar Farm and Fox Squirrel Solar Farm driving a clean energy revolution. These projects are not just about sustainability—they’re transforming local economies and communities in ways that go beyond the environment.ContinueContinue reading “Ohio’s Solar Revolution: How renewable energy is changing the rules of the game”
Ohio cities embrace clean energy innovation
Public News Service | Farah Siddiqi, January 14, 2025 Clean energy initiatives are gaining momentum across Ohio, with efforts aimed at expanding access and advancing sustainability. Not limited to energy, the programs can reflect a broader vision for Ohioans striving for economic and environmental resilience. Valerie Katz, deputy administrator for Cuyahoga Green Energy, said theContinueContinue reading “Ohio cities embrace clean energy innovation”
Rural America Is Already on Board with Clean Energy
NRDC | Shelia Hu, January 16, 2025 In Cleveland, solar arrays are rising over former landfills. Down in the state’s rural Highland County, farmers are experimenting with agrovoltaics, blending sheep and energy production. And the largest solar project east of the Mississippi, built by Ohio labor unions, just came online as of the last few weeks.ContinueContinue reading “Rural America Is Already on Board with Clean Energy”
Ohio’s clean-energy surge drives jobs, growth
Public News Service | Farah Siddiqi, October 8 As Ohio continues to embrace clean energy solutions, the debate over its economic and environmental impact remains a focal point for residents. With solar energy manufacturing on the rise and more jobs emerging in the sector, clean energy is reshaping Ohio’s economy. Tony Zartman, director of programsContinueContinue reading “Ohio’s clean-energy surge drives jobs, growth”
Ohio’s rural renaissance: The tangible benefits of renewable energy PILOT payments
Ohio Capital Journal | Will Hinman, July 29 As Ohio continues to bring new utility-scale renewable energy projects online each year, an increasing number of communities across the state are experiencing tangible economic benefits. These benefits, once met with skepticism by renewable project opponents and some community members, come in the form of annual fixedContinueContinue reading “Ohio’s rural renaissance: The tangible benefits of renewable energy PILOT payments”