135th Ohio General Assembly

Legislation opposed by Green Energy Ohio
  • SB 83 The Ohio Higher Education Enhancement Act 
    This proposal contains a list of so-called “controversial topics” and requires public colleges and universities teach “both sides” of these issues. Among the issues subject to the requirement is climate change. GEO issued an Action Alert.
Legislation supported by Green Energy Ohio
  • HB 197 Community Solar Pilot and Solar Development Programs
    When passed, House Bill 197 will create Ohio’s first Community Solar Pilot Program. For the first time, solar power would be available for renters, condos, townhomes, and most small to medium size businesses who cannot install rooftop solar. Every Ohioan deserves clean renewable solar energy. Read more on our Community Solar page.
  • SB 79 Restoration of Energy Savings Programs 
    Amends the state policy for competitive retail electric service to include encouraging electric distribution utilities (EDUs) to voluntarily develop a portfolio of programs for energy savings (energy efficiency savings and peak demand reduction savings) to help retail electric customers to save energy. GEO issued an Action Alert in May 2024.