Governor forces renewables on State of Ohio

Filed under: government on May 2nd, 2008 2:09
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Ohio Governor Ted Strickland yesterday signed an energy bill that, among other things, requires that utility companies finad at least 25% of their power from renewable sources by 2025. It specifically requires that half of that 25% come from “true renewable sources,” such as wind and solar energy.

The source requirement is an attempt to force a market for renewable energy and the advanced technology that underlies the use of such sources. Ohio has several renewable energy startup companies and universities that are working in the area, both of which stand to benefit, ultimately, from the bill.

Read more about the bill in this article in the Toledo Blade.