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Tell the House Natural Resources Committee: I support a ban on fracking state parks and Lake Erie

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Save Ohio Parks @saveohioparks.bsky.social · 2d

Save our future. Write Ohio House Natural Resources Committee today to support H.B. 399-- banning fracking under state parks and Lake Erie. bit.ly/4onLeSt

@healthylakes.org @neosierraclub.bsky.social @peopleoverpetro.bsky.social @ohiocitizen.org @cleanairmoms-oh.bsky.social @twrader.bsky.social

This is the moment we’ve been waiting for. On Wednesday, October 15, at 9 a.m., the House Natural Resources Committee will hear sponsor testimony on House Bill 399 – a simple two-page bill that would...

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Ohio Citizen Action @ohiocitizen.org · 1d

Save Ohio Parks @saveohioparks.bsky.social · 2d

Save our future. Write Ohio House Natural Resources Committee today to support H.B. 399-- banning fracking under state parks and Lake Erie. bit.ly/4onLeSt

@healthylakes.org @neosierraclub.bsky.social @peopleoverpetro.bsky.social @ohiocitizen.org @cleanairmoms-oh.bsky.social @twrader.bsky.social

Tell the House Natural Resources Committee: I support a ban on fracking state parks and Lake Erie

This is the moment we’ve been waiting for. On Wednesday, October 15, at 9 a.m., the House Natural Resources Committee will hear sponsor testimony on House Bill 399 – a simple two-page bill that would...

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The Importance Of Renewables For America’s Energy Future

Ohio Citizen Action @ohiocitizen.org · 1d

China built 277 GW of solar in 2024 while we built 49 GW. They're not doing this for the climate - they're doing it to dominate economically and militarily. U.S. Rep. Bob Latta says it best: "There is no second place in this race." We win or we lose. https://bit.ly/4h72Csd

During National Clean Energy Week, U.S. Representatives Buddy Carter, Juan Ciscomani, Jen Kiggans, Bob Latta, Susie Lee, Scott Peters, and Marc Veasey discussed why renewables are so crucial for Ameri...

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To the editor: Energy a good option for farmers

Ohio Citizen Action @ohiocitizen.org · 2d

Letter to the editor: "Farmers are defending basic American values of property rights and free markets. They deserve our applause and support." https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2025/10/12/forum-energy-farmers-trump-tyrant-dictatorship/stories/20251012046

I heartily agree with Tony Zartman that farmers should have the right to site clean energy, solar, and wind on their own land. Farmers are in crisis ...

www.toledoblade.com

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Ohio Citizen Action @ohiocitizen.org · 2d

HB 303 creates jobs, attracts investment, and modernizes infrastructure - all through private capital. It helps small businesses and homeowners cut costs while strengthening local grids. That's smart policy that modernizes our grid without raising taxes or rates. https://bit.ly/46RoHY8

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Ohio Citizen Action @ohiocitizen.org · 5d

It's simple math 🧮 : When demand goes up and supply options are limited, prices rise. Ohio ratepayers deserve a true "all-of-the above energy strategy." We need practical solutions fast.
https://nyti.ms/48jJEMy

Opinion | This Is Why Your Energy Bills Are Going Up

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Ex-Ohio GOP Chair Matt Borges, convicted of role in HB6 scandal, leaves prison early

Ohio Citizen Action @ohiocitizen.org · 5d

HB6 was a corrupt scheme that funneled dark money to pass a $1B+ bailout for failing power plants. Matt Borges got 5 years for his role but served only 2. This is why we fight for real accountability. https://bit.ly/4ocmJHF

One-time Ohio GOP chair Matt Borges was convicted of attempting to bribe a Republican operative in 2023 as part of the HB 6 scandal. Following his release from federal prison Wednesday, he will spend ...

FirstEnergy wins appeal to keep secret internal investigations on HB 6 bribery scandal

Ohio Citizen Action @ohiocitizen.org · 5d

FirstEnergy conducted internal investigations, found enough wrongdoing to fire executives facing criminal charges, but a court says they can hide the findings from shareholders and the public. https://bit.ly/46LSrWj

A panel of federal appellate judges ruled FirstEnergy doesn't have to release the results of two internal investigations into the House Bill 6 bribery scandal.

Opinion | Trump’s Coal Plan Is Doomed

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Ohio Citizen Action @ohiocitizen.org · 6d

Ohio House Bill 303: Lower Bills for ALL Ohioans ⚡
This community energy pilot doesn't just help subscribers—it helps EVERYONE.
By generating power locally instead of transmitting it long distances, HB 303 means lower bills for all customers, whether you subscribe or not. https://bit.ly/3J3F4HV

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Ohio Citizen Action @ohiocitizen.org · 7d

"while these measures could prolong the operating lives of some coal plants for a short period, they will not reverse the decline of an industry hurtling into economic and technological obsolescence." https://nyti.ms/4nI1Jc4

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Ohio Citizen Action @ohiocitizen.org · 7d

⚡Data centers can require more electricity than cities like Cleveland. FirstEnergy is investing $28 billion through 2029 to upgrade our grid. Will ratepayers foot the bill, or will data centers pay their share?
https://bit.ly/3WgxblH

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Ohio Citizen Action @ohiocitizen.org · 8d

Q: Why are Ohio GOP lawmakers ignoring redistricting deadlines? A: Simple: if they wait until November, they don't need Democrats to agree. The constitution has 3 phases—Sept (bipartisan), Oct (redistricting commission), Nov (GOP alone). https://bit.ly/4osSLzt

Are Republicans violating Ohio Constitution by slow-walking the redistricting process?

Ohio's latest congressional redistricting process show Republicans and Democrats have two very different interpretations of constitutional redistricting rules.

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Ohio Citizen Action @ohiocitizen.org · 8d

Turning point: For the first time, renewable energy sources combined now generate more electricity than coal worldwide. Fossil fuel generation also dropped slightly. Small decline, but huge symbolic shift in the right direction. https://bit.ly/47eLhdm

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Ohio Citizen Action @ohiocitizen.org · 9d

Ohio remains one of the few restructured markets where community energy is completely illegal. HB 303 changes that with an "all of the above" tech-neutral approach—any energy source qualifies. Let's finally catch up! https://bit.ly/3IR8PvA

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Kent Smith @kentsmith.bsky.social · 11d

Ohio Republicans continue to be negligent in their duties to draw a new Congressional map. This week we point out the three ways they failed Ohioans. Hopefully they will change their approach, but if they don't, we will hold them accountable. You should too.

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Ohio Citizen Action @ohiocitizen.org · 9d

🗳️ Reminder: Today is the last day to register to vote for the Nov. 4 election. 🌞 Find your County Board of Elections location at the Ohio Secretary of State website: ohiosos.gov/ Early voting starts on Tuesday, Oct. 7.

Data center boom sparks sticker shock for PJM ratepayers

Ohio Citizen Action @ohiocitizen.org · 10d

Your electricity bill is subsidizing Big Tech's AI race. Data centers in the PJM region are adding billions to ratepayer costs, with families potentially paying $70/month extra by 2028. The kicker? You pay even if these data centers never get built. https://bit.ly/3ItEYt6

New analyses show that costs passed on to utility customers to guarantee future electricity demand are rising rapidly.

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Data overload? Why central Ohio officials are all in on resource-hungry data centers

Ohio Citizen Action @ohiocitizen.org · 10d

Excellent reporting. Why does Ohio love data centers that create few jobs, drain resources, and get huge tax breaks? Maria DeVito follows the money: billions in construction, trade jobs, and "diversified tax base." But your energy bill might be going up to pay for it. :bulb:https://bit.ly/3KtFJTD

Why are state and local officials so welcoming to the data center industry that appears to take more than it gives to the Buckeye state?

www.dispatch.com

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Ohio Citizen Action @ohiocitizen.org · 12d

On September 20 we celebrated our 50th anniversary by recognizing the people who make our work possible. If you couldn't join us in person, we wanted to make sure you could be part of this historic celebration. 📸 View our photo gallery, historical slideshow, and speeches: https://bit.ly/3IIOjxe

Ohio Citizen Action's 50th Anniversary Celebration

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lwvgrcleveland.bsky.social @lwvgrcleveland.bsky.social · 14d

This Thursday! Join the Rocky River Chapter of the League of Women Voters of Greater Cleveland for an evening exploring how to detect and debunk misinformation
Thursday 10/2/25 @ 7pm @ Rocky River Public Library
www.lwvgreatercleveland.org/content.aspx...

Mike DeWine’s betrayal on fair maps will haunt Ohio for years: Leila Atassi

Ohio Citizen Action @ohiocitizen.org · 15d

"GMike DeWine abandoned the fight for fair maps, and Ohioans will be living with the consequences long after he leaves office." https://bit.ly/4nDTw8s

Gov. Mike DeWine once vowed to lead Ohio out of gerrymandering, but after Issue 1’s defeat he broke his promise, leaving voters stuck with rigged maps and a democracy weakened by partisan manipulation...

Locals See Reasons for Optimism Despite ‘Headwinds’ Against Solar Energy in Ohio - Columbus Underground

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Ohio Citizen Action @ohiocitizen.org · 15d

Local advocates aren't giving up on solar! At Sun Day's gathering in Columbus, we heard inspiring stories about projects overcoming fossil fuel opposition. Our own Jo Baldwin shared how House Bill 303 could enable Community Energy Pilot Programs across Ohio. https://bit.ly/3KtD6Ru

Legislation passed by Republicans in the Ohio General Assembly has made it harder for solar energy projects to get off the ground here, as have the efforts of fossil fuel interests to derail specific ...

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Why states are threatening to leave PJM — and why they probably won’t

Ohio Citizen Action @ohiocitizen.org · 16d

Governors are fed up with PJM's skyrocketing electricity prices and want out. Plot twist: leaving might make things worse. 😲 What's the real solution? Better forecasting, faster clean energy connections, and grid reforms. ⚡
https://bit.ly/46L8tyE

The grid operator’s high power prices and long interconnection queue have Democratic and Republican governors eyeing an exit, but analysts warn it could…

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Ohio Citizen Action @ohiocitizen.org · 16d

Across America, power bills are surging—up 9.5% this year. Ohio is experiencing similar increases. Why? AI data centers are consuming massive amounts of electricity while utilities can't build power plants fast enough. https://bit.ly/46YCL1Y