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PCFO’s Maggie Heiser and Nat Ziegler had a great time at the MEEA Midwest Energy Solutions Conference in Chicago this week!
A big congratulations to Anand Natarajan, Assistant Director for the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability in Cleveland, who was honored with the Champion of Energy Equity Award!
A big congratulations to Anand Natarajan, Assistant Director for the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability in Cleveland, who was honored with the Champion of Energy Equity Award!
January 30, 2026 at 2:56 PM
PCFO’s Maggie Heiser and Nat Ziegler had a great time at the MEEA Midwest Energy Solutions Conference in Chicago this week!
A big congratulations to Anand Natarajan, Assistant Director for the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability in Cleveland, who was honored with the Champion of Energy Equity Award!
A big congratulations to Anand Natarajan, Assistant Director for the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability in Cleveland, who was honored with the Champion of Energy Equity Award!
"Solar growth was essential in helping to meet fast-rising electricity demand in 2025." https://bit.ly/3LVvatw
Solar met 61% of US electricity demand growth in 2025 | Ember
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January 29, 2026 at 9:05 PM
"Solar growth was essential in helping to meet fast-rising electricity demand in 2025." https://bit.ly/3LVvatw
Thank you to all of the PCFO communities, including Akron, Cleveland, Columbus, Gahanna, and Lima, for opposing this effort to scale back Ohio’s net-metering system.
Regulators were right to stop AEP from rolling it back. https://bit.ly/4k8msF1
Regulators were right to stop AEP from rolling it back. https://bit.ly/4k8msF1
January 28, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Thank you to all of the PCFO communities, including Akron, Cleveland, Columbus, Gahanna, and Lima, for opposing this effort to scale back Ohio’s net-metering system.
Regulators were right to stop AEP from rolling it back. https://bit.ly/4k8msF1
Regulators were right to stop AEP from rolling it back. https://bit.ly/4k8msF1
Exciting update from Montgomery County and the City of Dayton!
"A multi-million dollar northwestern Dayton solar farm that could power more than 13,000 homes in Montgomery County is expected to be operational by 2026." https://bit.ly/49xut2r
"A multi-million dollar northwestern Dayton solar farm that could power more than 13,000 homes in Montgomery County is expected to be operational by 2026." https://bit.ly/49xut2r
Solar farm that could power 13K Dayton-area homes gets county tax help
A multi-million dollar northwestern Dayton solar project approved by Dayton officials and the Montgomery County commission is expected to break ground in 2025.
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January 22, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Exciting update from Montgomery County and the City of Dayton!
"A multi-million dollar northwestern Dayton solar farm that could power more than 13,000 homes in Montgomery County is expected to be operational by 2026." https://bit.ly/49xut2r
"A multi-million dollar northwestern Dayton solar farm that could power more than 13,000 homes in Montgomery County is expected to be operational by 2026." https://bit.ly/49xut2r
“Beginning this summer, Fairfield’s electric cost to run its wastewater treatment plant is expected to drop dramatically. That’s when a field containing an array of 3,000 solar panels is expected to go online.” https://bit.ly/4qvyZo1
Groundbreaking ceremony held for Fairfield’s first solar panel field
A groundbreaking ceremony for Fairfield's solar panel field project was conducted Monday at the five-acre site just east of the Groh Lane plant between it and the Joe Nuxhall Miracle League fields.
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January 21, 2026 at 7:42 PM
“Beginning this summer, Fairfield’s electric cost to run its wastewater treatment plant is expected to drop dramatically. That’s when a field containing an array of 3,000 solar panels is expected to go online.” https://bit.ly/4qvyZo1
Check it out: the City of Cleveland and Cuyahoga County were recognized on the '2025 CDP Cities A List' for demonstrating leadership in environmental transparency. https://cdp.net/en/data/scores#cities-a-list
Scores and A Lists
By scoring organizations, CDP incentivizes and guides them on a journey to leadership on environmental transparency and action.
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January 16, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Check it out: the City of Cleveland and Cuyahoga County were recognized on the '2025 CDP Cities A List' for demonstrating leadership in environmental transparency. https://cdp.net/en/data/scores#cities-a-list
Congratulations to the City of Lancaster for winning a grant to "install LED lighting, update boilers, and complete building envelope upgrades with annual utility savings of 18.3%"! https://bit.ly/49n5Vcs
Department of Development awards grant funding to energy efficiency projects
This round of funding is going to 10 organizations across nine counties for energy efficiency retrofits
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January 16, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Congratulations to the City of Lancaster for winning a grant to "install LED lighting, update boilers, and complete building envelope upgrades with annual utility savings of 18.3%"! https://bit.ly/49n5Vcs
“More generation on the grid will help limit the amount of price increases we’re seeing,” Flarida explained. “Certainly, if we can encourage more distributed energy, that would offset the amount of added power we need on the grid.” https://bit.ly/3LpFMAn
Ohio’s largest utility pushes to slash rooftop solar compensation
The state’s Public Utilities Commission will decide this year whether to keep its solar net-metering rules in place or to dilute them, per AEP Ohio’s…
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January 7, 2026 at 3:34 PM
“More generation on the grid will help limit the amount of price increases we’re seeing,” Flarida explained. “Certainly, if we can encourage more distributed energy, that would offset the amount of added power we need on the grid.” https://bit.ly/3LpFMAn
"As more residents see the financial and environmental benefits of going solar, the program will continue to expand, making clean energy more accessible and affordable for residents." https://bit.ly/4jqDgGN
Cuyahoga County marks 500th solar home installation through government co-op program
Cuyahoga County cut the ribbon on the 500th home solar installation through the county's Residential Solar Co-op program.
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January 6, 2026 at 2:28 PM
"As more residents see the financial and environmental benefits of going solar, the program will continue to expand, making clean energy more accessible and affordable for residents." https://bit.ly/4jqDgGN
“You’re looking at a twenty-percent savings on your energy bill over twenty-five years,” Ronayne explained. “So, for us, this is a bottom line ‘good for our climate’ and ‘good for the homeowner.’” https://bit.ly/4qvTUqS
Cuyahoga County solar panel program celebrates 500th home
Homeowner Rob Button flipped the switch on Thursday for his new solar panels, marking the 500th home helped by Cuyahoga County’s Residential Solar Co-Op Program.
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January 5, 2026 at 5:32 PM
“You’re looking at a twenty-percent savings on your energy bill over twenty-five years,” Ronayne explained. “So, for us, this is a bottom line ‘good for our climate’ and ‘good for the homeowner.’” https://bit.ly/4qvTUqS
"For us, this is a bottom-line good for our climate and good for our homeowners," Ronayne said. "This is all about affordable green energy here in Cuyahoga County, and the partnership with Solar United, & Yellow Light, & most importantly, our homeowners." https://bit.ly/3L9Nvm8
Cuyahoga County celebrates 500 solar-powered homes milestone through co-op program
Cuyahoga County marks 500 solar-powered homes through its co-op program with Solar United Neighbors, offering affordable green energy options.
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December 22, 2025 at 4:20 PM
"For us, this is a bottom-line good for our climate and good for our homeowners," Ronayne said. "This is all about affordable green energy here in Cuyahoga County, and the partnership with Solar United, & Yellow Light, & most importantly, our homeowners." https://bit.ly/3L9Nvm8
As 2025 comes to a close, we want to take a moment to thank all of you for being a part of this work!
This year, we were thrilled to grow our network with the additions of Springfield, Fairfield, Maumee, and Bowling Green, bringing the total number of PCFO Communities to 54. (1/4)
This year, we were thrilled to grow our network with the additions of Springfield, Fairfield, Maumee, and Bowling Green, bringing the total number of PCFO Communities to 54. (1/4)
December 18, 2025 at 2:49 PM
As 2025 comes to a close, we want to take a moment to thank all of you for being a part of this work!
This year, we were thrilled to grow our network with the additions of Springfield, Fairfield, Maumee, and Bowling Green, bringing the total number of PCFO Communities to 54. (1/4)
This year, we were thrilled to grow our network with the additions of Springfield, Fairfield, Maumee, and Bowling Green, bringing the total number of PCFO Communities to 54. (1/4)
The City of Bowling Green has officially joined PCFO as our 54th member community!
“Joining Power a Clean Future Ohio enhances our ability to embrace sustainable solutions that make sense for Bowling Green,” said Rachel Sizer, City of Bowling Green Sustainability Coordinator. https://bit.ly/48HUxWO
“Joining Power a Clean Future Ohio enhances our ability to embrace sustainable solutions that make sense for Bowling Green,” said Rachel Sizer, City of Bowling Green Sustainability Coordinator. https://bit.ly/48HUxWO
December 9, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The City of Bowling Green has officially joined PCFO as our 54th member community!
“Joining Power a Clean Future Ohio enhances our ability to embrace sustainable solutions that make sense for Bowling Green,” said Rachel Sizer, City of Bowling Green Sustainability Coordinator. https://bit.ly/48HUxWO
“Joining Power a Clean Future Ohio enhances our ability to embrace sustainable solutions that make sense for Bowling Green,” said Rachel Sizer, City of Bowling Green Sustainability Coordinator. https://bit.ly/48HUxWO
Athens Mayor Steve Patterson was in Brazil for the COP30 Local Leaders Conference, where he talked about how cities, towns, and villages are stepping up and leading on sustainability.
Thanks for giving PCFO a shoutout on the big stage, Mayor!
Thanks for giving PCFO a shoutout on the big stage, Mayor!
November 26, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Athens Mayor Steve Patterson was in Brazil for the COP30 Local Leaders Conference, where he talked about how cities, towns, and villages are stepping up and leading on sustainability.
Thanks for giving PCFO a shoutout on the big stage, Mayor!
Thanks for giving PCFO a shoutout on the big stage, Mayor!
"Cincinnati is now halfway through its five-year implementation cycle, and city officials say early progress shows what’s possible when residents, nonprofits, businesses and government collaborate." https://bit.ly/3XhYb4F
Cincinnati’s climate blueprint shows progress as Ohio cities look on
Cincinnati leaders say the city’s ambitious Green Cincinnati Plan is moving forward despite financial uncertainty and shifting federal priorities — and they hope the progress can guide communities acr...
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November 24, 2025 at 9:02 PM
"Cincinnati is now halfway through its five-year implementation cycle, and city officials say early progress shows what’s possible when residents, nonprofits, businesses and government collaborate." https://bit.ly/3XhYb4F
“This isn’t blue versus red. This isn’t farmer versus city resident. This is all of us, right? And that’s how change happens, when we start getting together.” – Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne https://bit.ly/3KgLQL1
November 21, 2025 at 3:51 PM
“This isn’t blue versus red. This isn’t farmer versus city resident. This is all of us, right? And that’s how change happens, when we start getting together.” – Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne https://bit.ly/3KgLQL1
At the first-ever Ashtabula County Sustainability Summit, local leaders joined community members and students at Kent State University to workshop practical solutions for a more sustainable future. Check it out!
November 20, 2025 at 8:18 PM
At the first-ever Ashtabula County Sustainability Summit, local leaders joined community members and students at Kent State University to workshop practical solutions for a more sustainable future. Check it out!
Last week, PCFO was proud to join the City of Cincinnati in hosting its first-ever Sustainability Tour! Participants set out on a tour showcasing green infrastructure and community resilience projects across the city.
November 18, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Last week, PCFO was proud to join the City of Cincinnati in hosting its first-ever Sustainability Tour! Participants set out on a tour showcasing green infrastructure and community resilience projects across the city.
As costs rise, municipalities need options to reduce their energy costs and ensure resilience for the communities they serve. Green Energy Ohio is hosting an educational series to discuss how microgrids provide a solution. Learn more and RSVP: https://bit.ly/49l578m
November 18, 2025 at 5:22 PM
As costs rise, municipalities need options to reduce their energy costs and ensure resilience for the communities they serve. Green Energy Ohio is hosting an educational series to discuss how microgrids provide a solution. Learn more and RSVP: https://bit.ly/49l578m
At last week’s State of the City Address, Mayor Pureval outlined the steps Cincinnati is taking to address the energy affordability crisis — including the Center Hill Solar Project. This new solar array will turn 65 acres of unused brownfield into enough clean energy to power 1,200 homes each year!
November 17, 2025 at 4:38 PM
At last week’s State of the City Address, Mayor Pureval outlined the steps Cincinnati is taking to address the energy affordability crisis — including the Center Hill Solar Project. This new solar array will turn 65 acres of unused brownfield into enough clean energy to power 1,200 homes each year!
ICYMI: "Although the exact cost savings for each district will depend on system size, Katz estimated the schools could save hundreds of thousands of dollars over the 25-year warranty period of the solar arrays." https://bit.ly/3XplcCF
Three Cuyahoga County school districts are getting solar panels
Solar panels are being installed on the roofs of three area schools to help with energy savings and introduce students to future jobs in the sustainability industry.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:56 PM
ICYMI: "Although the exact cost savings for each district will depend on system size, Katz estimated the schools could save hundreds of thousands of dollars over the 25-year warranty period of the solar arrays." https://bit.ly/3XplcCF
“The clean energy economy is here to stay,” says Flarida. “Ohioans understand what’s at stake. Together, we’re building a brighter, cleaner future for everyone.” https://bit.ly/3WRIDVa
Ohio's Clean Energy Future is Local, Affordable, and Already Here
From small villages to big cities, together they’re building a brighter, cleaner future in their communities now.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:13 PM
“The clean energy economy is here to stay,” says Flarida. “Ohioans understand what’s at stake. Together, we’re building a brighter, cleaner future for everyone.” https://bit.ly/3WRIDVa
Time is running out! "You have until the end of the year to take advantage of federal tax credits for clean-energy and energy-efficiency upgrades to your home, whether that’s by installing solar panels, upgrading your windows, or buying a heat pump." https://bit.ly/4oCxSlP
How to Get Tax Credits for Home Energy and Efficiency Upgrades Before They Expire - Consumer Reports
The "big beautiful" law ended tax credits for solar panels, heat pumps, and other home energy projects after 2025. There's still time to qualify—if you act fast
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November 12, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Time is running out! "You have until the end of the year to take advantage of federal tax credits for clean-energy and energy-efficiency upgrades to your home, whether that’s by installing solar panels, upgrading your windows, or buying a heat pump." https://bit.ly/4oCxSlP
“The challenges that we are facing as a region are not challenges that Columbus can solve by itself.”
We sat down with Councilman Wyche to discuss the value of collaboration between local governments, experts, and residents.
We sat down with Councilman Wyche to discuss the value of collaboration between local governments, experts, and residents.
November 6, 2025 at 5:19 PM
“The challenges that we are facing as a region are not challenges that Columbus can solve by itself.”
We sat down with Councilman Wyche to discuss the value of collaboration between local governments, experts, and residents.
We sat down with Councilman Wyche to discuss the value of collaboration between local governments, experts, and residents.
"People from Northeast Ohio traveled to Kent State University Ashtabula Friday for the first-ever Ashtabula County Sustainability Summit." https://bit.ly/3Ldk42k
Local leaders look to a sustainable future
ASHTABULA — People from Northeast Ohio traveled to Kent State University Ashtabula Friday for the first-ever Ashtabula County Sustainability Summit.
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October 30, 2025 at 8:12 PM
"People from Northeast Ohio traveled to Kent State University Ashtabula Friday for the first-ever Ashtabula County Sustainability Summit." https://bit.ly/3Ldk42k