Power A Clean Future Ohio

@PoweraCleanOH

PCFO is building momentum now for a clean, prosperous future by equipping local leaders for equitable, community-driven carbon reductions. #LocalsLeadTheWay

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Power A Clean Future Ohio@PoweraCleanOH · Feb 20

We're excited to share a new video series that brings together PCFO staff, technical consultants, and experts from partner organizations to break down key climate and clean energy topics in Ohio! Get started at bit.ly/sustainability…. #LocalsLeadTheWay #SustainabilitySchool

PoweraCleanOH's tweet image. We're excited to share a new video series that brings together PCFO staff, technical consultants, and experts from partner organizations to break down key climate and clean energy topics in Ohio!

Get started at bit.ly/sustainability…. #LocalsLeadTheWay #SustainabilitySchool

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Power A Clean Future Ohio@PoweraCleanOH · Jul 2

"If Ohio wants to lead, we need stable, pro-growth policies that keep our momentum going. That starts with preserving these tax credits." bit.ly/3TV3gOs

PoweraCleanOH's tweet card. For Ohio communities that have struggled with economic inactivity or the loss of legacy industries, clean energy offers a path to revitalization.

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Power A Clean Future Ohio@PoweraCleanOH · Jun 19

”Whereas the IRA directs money to home energy efficiency rebates and solar panels, which enable customers to lower their energy bills… this bill will gut those rebates, dramatically increasing energy costs for American families.” bit.ly/44tZlgL

PoweraCleanOH's tweet card. Rep. Mike Carey voted with Republicans to pass a disastrous package that will repeal the clean energy credits and kill Ohio manufacturing jobs.

Power A Clean Future Ohio@PoweraCleanOH · Jul 24

"Ongoing delays and disruptions to a federal rural energy program threaten to disproportionately impact Midwest farmers and Republican congressional districts, experts say." bit.ly/4eZqywz

PoweraCleanOH's tweet card. More than three-quarters of federal Rural Energy for America Program grants over the last decade have gone to Republican congressional districts.

Power A Clean Future Ohio@PoweraCleanOH · Jul 24

The Bill is Coming Due report found that climate change will cost Ohio cities billions of dollars. “Part of what the report is getting at is there is a financial liability that municipalities are facing and that someone needs to pay for it,” Flarida said. bit.ly/4mba5HU

PoweraCleanOH's tweet card. Plaintiffs claim oil and gas companies nnew years ago that carbon emissions would lead to climate-related disasters.

Power A Clean Future Ohio@PoweraCleanOH · Jul 23

Whether your community is just starting your EV journey or looking to expand existing initiatives, the Charging Smart Program offers the expertise and tools needed to become more EV-friendly. Meet with our team to learn more: poweracleanfuture.org/charging-smart

PoweraCleanOH's tweet image. Whether your community is just starting your EV journey or looking to expand existing initiatives, the Charging Smart Program offers the expertise and tools needed to become more EV-friendly. Meet with our team to learn more: poweracleanfuture.org/charging-smart

Power A Clean Future Ohio@PoweraCleanOH · Jul 21

"With new end-dates just months away, Vandivort is encouraging people who are thinking about buying eligible EVs, water heaters, and insulation to make those purchases sooner rather than later." bit.ly/4m3uu1o

PoweraCleanOH's tweet card. The recently passed "big beautiful bill" is eliminating a number of clean energy tax credits. Ohioans will have to act quickly if they want to take advantage of the savings.

Power A Clean Future Ohio@PoweraCleanOH · Jul 16

"A slowdown in REAP funding would be a blow to the thousands of American farmers who use the program nationwide, forcing them to spend more money to meet their energy needs." bit.ly/44AI3zJ

PoweraCleanOH's tweet card. It’s the latest setback for the longstanding REAP program, casting uncertainty over the future of a resource that helps farmers save on energy and install…

Power A Clean Future Ohio@PoweraCleanOH · Jul 14

“Some of them seem like little steps, but when they’re implemented by a lot of people it can make a big impact,” said Jenita McGowan, chief of sustainability for Cuyahoga County. bit.ly/4lCCO8D

PoweraCleanOH's tweet image. “Some of them seem like little steps, but when they’re implemented by a lot of people it can make a big impact,” said Jenita McGowan, chief of sustainability for Cuyahoga County. bit.ly/4lCCO8D

Power A Clean Future Ohio@PoweraCleanOH · Jul 11

"Local communities can save money while tackling climate change through initiatives around energy efficiency, waste reduction and purchasing clean energy." bit.ly/4nPjarC

PoweraCleanOH's tweet card. We can lead climate change fight even if national leaders won’t

Power A Clean Future Ohio@PoweraCleanOH · Jul 2

"After several years of progress in building solar manufacturing, often in predominantly conservative states, Mr. Carr said it would be a tragedy to go backward." nyti.ms/4lGB7Xz

PoweraCleanOH's tweet card. A revival of U.S. solar panel manufacturing that began during the first Trump administration could end with the phasing out of tax incentives for clean energy.

Power A Clean Future Ohio@PoweraCleanOH · Jul 1

"This is bad policymaking that will directly impact the livelihoods of Ohioans and upend progress that our state has made." Read our full statement: bit.ly/4npRsl3

PoweraCleanOH's tweet image. "This is bad policymaking that will directly impact the livelihoods of Ohioans and upend progress that our state has made."

Read our full statement: bit.ly/4npRsl3

Power A Clean Future Ohio@PoweraCleanOH · Jun 30

"Thousands of Ohio jobs are at risk as Republicans in Congress decide the fate of the Inflation Reduction Act’s clean energy tax credits, according to two new reports." bit.ly/44Gw9nJ

PoweraCleanOH's tweet card. Thousands of jobs and over $7 billion in investments are on the line as lawmakers debate the future of the Inflation Reduction Act's tax credits.

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Power A Clean Future Ohio@PoweraCleanOH · Jun 27

“I think every area of the state will be impacted,” said Tony Long of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce. “Everything could be impacted, including what companies are doing to hold down the costs of energy." bit.ly/444Kk62

PoweraCleanOH's tweet card. (The Center Square) — Ohio’s leading business group, along with city leaders and clean energy companies, want federal energy provisions enacted in 2022 to remain as Congress continues to negotiate...

Power A Clean Future Ohio@PoweraCleanOH · Jun 25

"Joe Flarida, executive director of Power a Clean Future Ohio, said repealing clean energy tax credits would drive up utility bills and force cuts to essential local services." bit.ly/4eo0rPF

Power A Clean Future Ohio@PoweraCleanOH · Jun 23

Grants are available to replace, rehabilitate, and purchase buses and bus facilities. The application deadline is July 14, head to the IGAP page of our website to learn more and apply!

PoweraCleanOH's tweet image. Grants are available to replace, rehabilitate, and purchase buses and bus facilities. The application deadline is July 14, head to the IGAP page of our website to learn more and apply!

Power A Clean Future Ohio@PoweraCleanOH · Jun 21

"The 120-megawatt Ross and 47.5-megawatt Fayette projects are expected to generate $73 million in direct economic impact over their first 20 years." bit.ly/4jWGuQM

PoweraCleanOH's tweet card. Scioto Valley Guardian

Power A Clean Future Ohio@PoweraCleanOH · Jun 20

Congratulations to all the PCFO Communities that were awarded brownfield remediation grants! These dollars will help clean up and redevelop hazardous sites that were abandoned or underutilized. bit.ly/4kOqlyo

PoweraCleanOH's tweet image. Congratulations to all the PCFO Communities that were awarded brownfield remediation grants! These dollars will help clean up and redevelop hazardous sites that were abandoned or underutilized. bit.ly/4kOqlyo

Power A Clean Future Ohio@PoweraCleanOH · Jun 18

"A long vacant gas station on Columbus Road in Athens is set to be transformed into a 21st century electric vehicle charging station. It’s part of a larger project to make the rural areas of southern Ohio more accessible for drivers of electric vehicles." bit.ly/4ndSS22

PoweraCleanOH's tweet card. ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A long vacant gas station on Columbus Road in Athens is set to be transformed into a 21st century electric vehicle charging station.It’s part of a larger project to make

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Power A Clean Future Ohio@PoweraCleanOH · Jun 18

"Ohio has become the number one manufacturing state for solar and solar products. The House GOP reconciliation bill would risk 5600 jobs and 21 factories would be at risk of closing." bit.ly/4n1PNBP

PoweraCleanOH's tweet card. The Solar Energy Industries Association, a nonprofit advocacy trade group for the solar industry, reports that Ohio could lose around 5,600 solar manufacturing jobs.

Power A Clean Future Ohio@PoweraCleanOH · Jun 18

Want to learn more about Thermal Energy Networks, which can deliver efficient, carbon-free heating and cooling at a neighborhood-wide scale? RSVP to join Tuesday's webinar: bit.ly/3FrZE2W

PoweraCleanOH's tweet image. Want to learn more about Thermal Energy Networks, which can deliver efficient, carbon-free heating and cooling at a neighborhood-wide scale? RSVP to join Tuesday's webinar: bit.ly/3FrZE2W