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Last Updated on Monday, 24 March 2008 11:09 Written by rslcpol Monday, 24 March 2008 11:09
Ohio could see $2.7 billion in wind projects if the state passes an energy bill that includes renewable energy “benchmarks” for utilities to hit in the near term, according to the American Wind Energy Association. Three developers sent letters to Gov. Ted Strickland urging him to put benchmarks into the energy bill — basically state-mandated targets for utilities to reach between now and 2025 for use of power generated from renewable resources such as wind or solar.
The bill proposed by Strickland and passed by the Ohio Senate nearly six months ago does not include benchmarks but legislation pending in the House does. The benchmarks would give solar and wind energy companies reason to set up shop in Ohio.