CLEVELAND — “If Ohio goes on to develop a vibrant clean-energy industry, Dec. 27, 2016, will go down as a landmark date.
That was the day Gov. John Kasich vetoed House Bill 554, which would have weakened the state’s clean-energy standards. The bill had passed the Republican-controlled state House and Senate in December, but its majorities were not large enough to override the governor’s veto.
…As important as the veto itself were the words Kasich used to explain his action. He said, for instance, that the bill amounted to ‘self-inflicted damage to both our state’s near- and long-term economic competitiveness.’ The governor added that the bill would take away energy options ‘most prized by the companies poised to create many jobs in Ohio in the coming years, such as high-technology firms.’
…We look forward to an era in Ohio that offers such hope for new and existing businesses as a result of more fully embracing renewable energy.”
— editorial, Crain’s Cleveland Business
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