Search | Clean Energy Finance Forum

The Ohio Supreme Court threw out FirstEnergy Solutions’ lawsuit arguing that the recently enacted law bailing out its two nuclear power plants on Lake Erie cannot be subjected to voter referendum.

Questions remain about where the money is coming from to fund both the petition drive for a public vote on FirstEnergy’s subsidies and the inflammatory campaign against it by a group called Ohioans for Energy .

Documents show the company retained the law firm arguing that HB 6 is exempt from state referendum procedures.

Solar panels in Ohio — Rooftop solar at Ohio's Wayne National Forest / Wayne National Forest / CC BY 2.0

In July, the state of Ohio passed its HB 6 energy bill, which authorizes $300 million in annual surcharges on utility ratepayers, primarily to fund four struggling coal and nuclear power plants. The bill also scales back the state’s clean energy targets. Now that HB 6 has been signed into...

Opponents fear the law will send the growing wind and solar industry to neighboring states while Ohio homeowners are stuck boosting old, uneconomical power plants.

Analysis of electric vehicle corridor options in Connecticut

The versatile online State Energy Analysis Tool produces visuals and data analyses on energy and climate at the state level as well as the national level in the United States. This information allows states to explore their potential for renewable energy and carbon markets. It provides powerful data visualization for...

Legislative reluctance to support clean energy has held back entrepreneurial opportunities for companies in Ohio, according to Greg Smith, president of Energy Optimizers USA. In this interview, he said energy efficiency has massive potential in the state but fossil fuels have a solid base of support.

In a dynamic discussion at the Rockefeller Institute of Government on April 18 in Albany, N.Y., financial experts explained how they “follow the puck” by observing technological and social trends as they move their funds from fossil fuels toward clean energy.

The focus of business leaders shifted toward new horizons on Jan. 31 at the Investor Summit on Climate Risk in New York City. These included the role of organized labor in the global energy transition. This was the first conference session Clean Energy Finance Forum has covered where labor issues...

While some United States companies and politicians avoid addressing climate issues, other organizations are accelerating their response. At Tufts Energy Conference on Feb. 2, a panel of decision makers from the oil, gas and finance industries explained why they seek consistent prices for carbon.

Clean Energy Finance Forum

Ohio Supreme Court Dismisses Power Plant Lawsuit

Who’s Behind the Chinese Conspiracy Ads Against Ohio’s Nuclear Referendum?

FirstEnergy Solutions behind Argument against Ohio Nuclear Subsidy Referendum

What’s Next for Renewable Energy in Ohio?

Ohio Governor Signs Coal and Nuclear Bailout at Expense of Renewable Energy

Data Visualization Tools that Can Guide Energy and EV Development

Entrenched Decisions Stall Ohio’s Clean Energy Industry

Financial Leaders Follow the Hockey Puck of Clean Energy

Climate Investors Dialogue with the Labor Movement

Corporations Seek Carbon Pricing Cued to Climate Goals