COLUMBUS — “Gov. John Kasich today made good on his threat to veto a legislative effort to again delay enforcement of Ohio’s requirement that utilities find more of their electricity from renewable sources.
…By 2027, FirstEnergy, American Electric Power, and other utilities must find 12.5 percent of their power from true renewable sources like wind, solar, and hydroelectric.
They must also work with their customers to reduce electricity usage by customers by 22.2 percent by 2027. House Bill 554, sponsored by Rep. Ron Amstutz (R., Wooster), would have reduced that to 17.2 percent.
Governor Kasich said the legislation could hinder progress made over the last six years in expanding the state’s economy to create and retain jobs.
…While Republicans were more likely to support the bill, the issue crossed party and geographic lines. Some Republicans in northwest Ohio, where wind and solar industries have taken root, joined Democrats in opposition.”
— Jim Provance, Toledo Blade
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