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After just two hearings and only one opportunity for public testimony, the Ohio House is rushing to pass HB114, legislation to roll back Ohio's renewable energy and efficiency standards. The proposal represents the fifth attempt by opponents of renewable energy and efficiency standards to roll back the bipartisan 2008 legislation, the most recent of which was vetoed by Governor Kasich. The legislation threatens not only our environment and climate, but also Ohio's advanced energy industry. Some facts to consider:
After just two hearings and only one opportunity for public testimony, the Ohio House is rushing to pass HB114, legislation to roll back Ohio's renewable energy and efficiency standards. The proposal represents the fifth attempt by opponents of renewable energy and efficiency standards to roll back the bipartisan 2008 legislation, the most recent of which was vetoed by Governor Kasich. The legislation threatens not only our environment and climate, but also Ohio's advanced energy industry. Some facts to consider:
- The Public Utilities Commission estimates the state standards contribute just $.29 to the monthly utility bill of the average Ohio consumer
- Ohio's energy efficiency standards saved consumers over $2 billion on their electricity bills from 2009-2014 (source)
- The law has resulted in more than 3,000 jobs and $900 million in investment in Ohio's wind energy industry; the state has 62 active wind power manufacturing facilities, more than any other state. (source)
