/news/tags/renewable-energy renewable energy en-US Copyright Mon, 23 Jan 2023 11:00:00 GMT /show/sound-of-ideas/2023-01-23/podcast-from-interlochen-public-radio-examines-debate-over-icebreaker-wind-project The Icebreaker wind farm project has been in the works for years, and interest is increasing over the Great Lakes region. Mon, 23 Jan 2023 11:00:00 GMT /show/sound-of-ideas/2023-01-23/podcast-from-interlochen-public-radio-examines-debate-over-icebreaker-wind-project Drew Maziasz /news/environment-energy/2022-09-20/giant-eagle-announces-deal-to-power-central-ohio-stores-with-renewable-energy The company says its long-term agreement with NRG Energy will provide enough renewable electricity to power the company’s central Ohio Market District, Giant Eagle, and GetGo locations. Tue, 20 Sep 2022 23:15:58 GMT /news/environment-energy/2022-09-20/giant-eagle-announces-deal-to-power-central-ohio-stores-with-renewable-energy Matthew Rand /news/podcast/the-feed-from-wksu-news/2021-10-25/cuyahoga-county-is-betting-on-microgrids-to-power-the-areas-business-future The county is launching its own utility department with clean energy on a smaller scale. Mon, 25 Oct 2021 09:05:00 GMT /news/podcast/the-feed-from-wksu-news/2021-10-25/cuyahoga-county-is-betting-on-microgrids-to-power-the-areas-business-future Mark Arehart /news/environment-energy/2021-09-22/ohio-lawmakers-revisiting-ways-to-encourage-renewable-energy-development The state's green energy standards once required electric distribution companies to get 25% of its energy from renewable and alternative resources. Thu, 23 Sep 2021 02:35:19 GMT /news/environment-energy/2021-09-22/ohio-lawmakers-revisiting-ways-to-encourage-renewable-energy-development Andy Chow /news/environment-energy/2021-08-16/bill-to-increase-energy-efficiency-in-ohio-has-been-introduced There is bipartisan support for the proposal. Mon, 16 Aug 2021 20:14:57 GMT /news/environment-energy/2021-08-16/bill-to-increase-energy-efficiency-in-ohio-has-been-introduced Jo Ingles /news/environment-energy/2021-08-11/environmental-advocates-say-pandemic-and-state-lawmakers-hindering-clean-energy-industry The Clean Jobs Midwest report finds that Ohio lost more than 10,000 clean energy jobs last year. Thu, 12 Aug 2021 00:22:43 GMT /news/environment-energy/2021-08-11/environmental-advocates-say-pandemic-and-state-lawmakers-hindering-clean-energy-industry Kelsey Paulus /news/2021-07-13/morning-headlines-2-uh-employees-on-leave-after-kidney-transplant-mix-up-fired-canton-mckinley-football-coaches-file-lawsuit Two University Hospitals employees are on leave after a transplant patient received the wrong kidney; former Canton McKinley High School football coaches are suing top district officials and others in the latest fallout over a player who was forced to eat pork against his religious beliefs; Ohio’s elections chief has referred for possible prosecution 117 apparent noncitizens who either registered to vote or cast a ballot last year; and more stories. Tue, 13 Jul 2021 12:54:26 GMT /news/2021-07-13/morning-headlines-2-uh-employees-on-leave-after-kidney-transplant-mix-up-fired-canton-mckinley-football-coaches-file-lawsuit Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/2021-06-30/morning-headlines-dewine-signs-2-2b-covid-relief-bill-akron-enacts-new-law-requiring-prompt-release-of-police-video Gov. Mike DeWine has signed legislation directing about $2.2 billion in federal COVID-19 relief aid with about half going to repay an unemployment loan; Akron City Council passes a new law that requires Akron police to automatically post body cam videos of use-of-force incidents; restaurants, bars, breweries and others can apply for a share of $100 million in state aid; and more stories. Wed, 30 Jun 2021 12:58:08 GMT /news/2021-06-30/morning-headlines-dewine-signs-2-2b-covid-relief-bill-akron-enacts-new-law-requiring-prompt-release-of-police-video Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/environment-energy/2021-04-19/akron-native-relocating-his-massachusetts-energy-startup-to-voltage-valley Massachusetts startup CZAR Energy Solutions is relocating its company to Warren, called the capital of "Voltage Valley". Mon, 19 Apr 2021 21:17:53 GMT /news/environment-energy/2021-04-19/akron-native-relocating-his-massachusetts-energy-startup-to-voltage-valley Connor Steffen /news/environment-energy/2020-07-27/energy-research-nonprofit-calls-for-the-repeal-of-firstenergy-bailout The head of an energy research nonprofit in Cleveland hopes the corruption scandal surrounding a utility bailout will ultimately help Ohio move forward.… Mon, 27 Jul 2020 19:43:09 GMT /news/environment-energy/2020-07-27/energy-research-nonprofit-calls-for-the-repeal-of-firstenergy-bailout Abigail Bottar