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Ohio senators heard testimony Tuesday on two bills aimed at easing the state's power supply crunch — a community power pilot program that has already passed the House, and a virtual net metering bill allowing businesses to buy power from off-site generators.
The Energy Information Administration projects gas prices will remain above pre-war levels through 2027, contradicting Trump's promise of a rapid decline once the Iran conflict ends.
Ohio regulators and PJM highlight rising power demand, stalled solar projects, and growing debate over who pays for new energy infrastructure.
The White House is calling $4-a-gallon gas a "short-term disruption" as the U.S.-Iran war enters its fifth week, with Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz driving global oil prices above $119 a barrel and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth refusing to rule out ground troops.
Ohio's Oil and Gas Land Management Commission approved fracking leases on more than 8,500 acres across Egypt Valley Wildlife Area and Salt Fork State Park during a meeting that lasted less than 20 minutes, drawing protests and condemnation from conservation advocates.
Ohio House Democrats want to freeze utility rates for 12 months and give every customer a $150 annual electric bill credit, funded by raising the state's oil and gas severance tax to 7%.
Ohio regulators denied a permit for the Crossroads Solar project in Morrow County, citing local opposition — even though many comments against it were found to be duplicated or faked. Critics say the process gives fossil fuels preferential treatment.
The Trump administration is using emergency powers to block coal plant retirements across multiple states — a move consumer advocates say is unprecedented, likely illegal, and could cost ratepayers up to $6 billion annually.
Sen. Jon Husted testified under oath that he had no knowledge of Sam Randazzo's financial ties to FirstEnergy — but a nearly 200-page document sent directly to Husted before Randazzo's appointment warned otherwise.
Trial of 2 former FirstEnergy executives in Akron centers on bribery, money laundering, and the corrupt passage of HB 6 — a law Ohio customers have paid more than $400 million to fund.
The national average gas price has climbed above $3 a gallon for the first time this year as rising oil prices and tensions involving Iran push fuel costs higher.
A draft proposal would let Ohio utilities build nuclear plants, raising concerns about shifting costs to ratepayers and reversing bipartisan reforms meant to prevent another HB 6-style bailout.
Records link Sen. Jon Husted to Ohio’s HB 6 scandal as electric bills climb $663 a year since 2019. The issue is emerging as a key factor in the 2026 Senate race.
AEP Ohio says its new data center tariff reduced projected demand from 30,000 MW to 5,700 MW, but manufacturers challenge the forecasts and warn of higher costs for ratepayers.
New Ohio State research finds electricity deregulation and limited auction competition are driving higher residential power costs in Ohio and beyond.
Public health and environmental groups are challenging the Trump administration’s repeal of the EPA’s greenhouse gas endangerment finding, arguing it violates the Clean Air Act.
Senate Bill 294 would redefine “reliable” and “clean” energy in Ohio, a move critics say favors fossil fuels, raises costs and threatens wind and solar development.
President Donald Trump repealed the EPA’s 2009 endangerment finding, limiting federal authority to regulate greenhouse gases and prompting swift backlash and legal threats from Democrats.
Ohio may block a $98M solar farm after local opposition — despite evidence many public comments were fake, raising concerns about how energy projects are decided.
As electricity bills rise, states are targeting data centers with higher rates and stricter rules to prevent their massive energy demands from driving up costs for households and small businesses.
