Power a Clean Future Ohio

Know any local leaders or communities that should be recognized at this year’s Clean Energy Champions Awards? Check out the award categories, then make a nomination by May 29! https://bit.ly/3QDciRR

Lima’s floating solar project is featured in this great story from The Guardian! Congratulations to everyone at the City of Lima, OH - Government who has worked for years to bring this to fruition. Once the project is complete, it is expected to save taxpayers $10 million while lowering evaporation rates and reducing algae growth. https://bit.ly/4us1lB8

“When the Village of Granville became a Power a Clean Future Ohio community in 2024, we pledged to reduce our carbon emissions by 50% by 2030,” said Laura Mickelson, a member of the Granville Village Council and the Granville Village Environmental Sustainability Committee. “This is a meaningful and public-facing project as part of that pledge, and emphasizes a vital partnership between all of the involved entities.”

See photos: Community celebrates new solar panels at Bryn Du Mansion - The Reporting Project - Covering Licking County, Ohio The new 14-kilowatt solar array on the Bryn Du maintenance building will help save an estimated $2,600 in annual electricity costs and will help eliminate 12 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions per year.

Congratulations to Dayton Commissioner Matt Joseph for becoming the longest-serving commissioner in the city’s history! Thank you for your service to the Dayton community, and for your continued leadership on sustainability and clean energy issues.

Dayton city commissioner becomes longest-serving in city’s history After more than 22 years of service on the Dayton city commission, Matt Joseph is now the longest-serving commissioner in the city’s history.

The City of Pepper Pike has officially become the 55th member community of PCFO!

“Joining Power a Clean Future Ohio gives Pepper Pike access to the expertise and technical support we need to continue advancing our sustainability agenda in a meaningful way,” said Mayor Richard M. Bain. https://bit.ly/4tUhDCY

PCFO Director of Programs Alyssa Johnson joined Eco Meet CLE for a discussion about Ohio’s energy future and the role of local leadership. Thank you to the Eco Speaks CLE podcast for hosting the event!

Congratulations to this year’s winners! Last year, we sat down with Mayor Blackwell to learn more about the impact of the City of Maple Heights’ lawnmower exchange program. Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xl0YVKXfnVU

Nominations are now open for the Clean Energy Champions Awards in Columbus!

Our signature biennial event recognizes outstanding local leaders and communities across the state. Check out the award categories, then nominate a community, local leader, or staff member by May 29th: https://bit.ly/3QDciRR

Last October, PCFO launched our inaugural Climate Action Planning Cohort! This year-long program supports ten Ohio communities as they develop tailored Climate Action Plans.

Through monthly convenings, technical assistance, and shared tools, participants are building frameworks that will position them to move from planning to implementation.

Today’s blog post from Program Manager Maggie Heiser outlines how the Cohort is taking shape and why peer support is critical for city staff. https://bit.ly/4mWpk9d

“Construction will prioritize local electrical contractors and workforce participation, supporting Cincinnati’s growing clean-energy economy.”

Cincinnati to turn an old landfill site into a solar power producer Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval joined city leaders to break ground on the 10-MW Center Hill Solar project, which will be developed on the city-owned