Ohio Cities Lead in Renewables as National Policies Lag; Solar Boom in Midwest, Illinois Drilling Set to Rise
Ohio and its cities are making strides in renewable energy and efficiency, while national policies face delays. Meanwhile, solar projects are expanding across the Midwest, and drilling activity is poised to increase in southern Illinois.
Cincinnati is set to become the second city in Ohio to adopt a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing program, following Cleveland's lead. This program allows property owners to fund energy efficiency and renewable energy projects with no upfront costs.
A recent report has revealed that the public significantly overestimates the level of violent crime in North Dakota's Oil Patch. This misconception may be due to high-profile incidents receiving extensive media coverage.
Ohio's efficiency law, passed in 2008, has been praised by environmental groups for helping to lower utility rates. The law aims to reduce energy consumption and promote renewable energy sources.
In other news, four months after pledging to take action on climate change, President Obama's agenda has yet to gain significant traction. Critics argue that the lack of progress hinders efforts to combat global warming.
An Iowa Mennonite school has found justification for installing solar panels in both its energy bills and religious beliefs. The school sees the project as a way to reduce costs and follow scriptural teachings on stewardship.
A coalition of business and consumer groups has come together to defend Ohio's efficiency law. They argue that the law has saved consumers money and created jobs in the clean energy sector.
Solar energy is expanding across the Midwest. Kansas City is set to install solar panels on 80 buildings, while Minnesota's new solar law will bring changes for utilities and industries.
Residents of southern Illinois are preparing for a potential drilling boom. A regulatory bill has returned to life in the state legislature, which could open up new opportunities for the oil and gas industry in the region.
The State Department's inspector general is currently investigating possible conflicts of interest in the review process for the Keystone XL pipeline. The investigation comes as the project faces ongoing controversy and debate.
As Ohio's cities embrace renewable energy and efficiency programs, national climate change policies remain stagnant. Meanwhile, solar projects continue to grow in the Midwest, and drilling activity in southern Illinois shows signs of increasing. The coming months will reveal the impact of these developments on energy consumption, costs, and the environment.
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