On March 26, 2025, the Ohio House passed House Bill 15 (Klopfenstein) by a vote of 90 to 3. The Ohio Senate previously passed Senate Bill 2 (Reineke) unanimously on Wednesday, March 13, 2025.
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April Book Club
GEO's latest Climate Change Book Club was April 16th at 7pm, discussing What if We Get it Right? by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson
December Book Club: Choked: Life and Breath in the Age of Air Pollution
For our final Book Club of 2024, we are discussing air by reading Beth Gardiner's "Choked: Life and Breath in the Age of Air Pollution." Choked shows us that we hold the power to build a cleaner, healthier future: one in which breathing, life’s most basic function, no longer carries a hidden danger.
Green Energy Ohio is proud to announce that we have become a state affiliate of SEIA
In addition to increasing GEO's visibility within the industry, affiliation allows us to learn from the experiences of other affiliates, share best practices in organizational management and development, and discuss policy priorities and challenges.
Ohio Community Solar Bill Introduced: GEO Leading Coalition with SUN, CCSA
GEO, Solar United Neighbors (SUN), and the Coalition for Community Solar Access (CCSA) are leading a coalition in support of HB 197: The Community Solar Pilot Program.
Solar Myths & Solar Truths: Watch the Video
Utility-scale solar development has become increasingly controversial and adversarial in Ohio. Similarly, the internet is filled with misinformation that gains traction the more frequently it is repeated.
KYOCERA SGS Precision Tools Unveils Transformative Solar Installation in Northeast Ohio with Hello Sunray
This initiative marks a significant milestone in KYOCERA ‘s commitment to achieving 100% renewable energy at all sites by 2031, while advancing a greener future for the region.
2024 Green Achievement Award Winners
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Green Energy Ohio has cancelled the 2024 Green Achievement Award banquet. In coming months, we plan to celebrate the achievements of our 2024 Award winners locally.
The Human Element Showing
GEO is pleased to partner with Kent State University to show The Human Element on Wednesday, April 17 at 6:00 pm in Design Innovation Hub Auditorium, Room 219, 400 Janik Drive in Kent. The film will be followed by a panel discussion led by Professor Joseph Ortiz. The public is welcome and no registration is necessary.
April Book Club: What happens when the glaciers melt
Continuing the four elements theme derived from James Balog's documentary "The Human Element," we will focus on water through an examination of Greenland's glaciers. The book is "The Ice at the End of the World" by Jon Gertner, and it was recommended to us by Torrey McMillan, one of the founders of the Book Club.