⚡ FACT: In regulated energy markets like Ohio, investor-owned utilities are usually the only opponents testifying against community energy bills. "For every megawatt a third-party developer builds, that's a megawatt utilities can't profit from.." https://bit.ly/42KiTgu

Our Rural Projects Coordinator Jo Baldwin spoke about HB 303 at Sun Day Columbus yesterday! This important legislation would create a community energy pilot program in Ohio. Great work by Save Ohio Parks and Third Act Ohio organizing this event. @sundayofaction.bsky.social

50 years of memories, milestones, and amazing people! ✨ Saturday night's celebration was everything we hoped for and more. The stories, the laughter, the connections - pure magic. These are just a few highlights from an evening filled with so much love and celebration. #50Yearsofpeoplepower

Bipartisan lawmakers at DC energy summit say renewables are still crucial for national security & competing with China. "We need every electron we can get" - Rep. Carter (R-GA) https://www.wsj.com/articles/some-lawmakers-from-both-parties-are-still-bullish-on-clean-energy-1eabfdd0

A new Conservative Energy Network poll found that 75% of likely voters support more transmission lines to boost clean energy and grid reliability. 🇺🇸 American energy independence starts with a strong grid. https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/transmission/voters-want-bigger-grid-cheap-reliable-energy

We're at the Statehouse for #FairMapsDay 2025. Politicians are required to draw new congressional maps this fall and we’re rallying for 🗳️ fair & transparent #redistricting in Ohio!

Then vs. Now: Governor DeWine promised fair redistricting but has walked back his commitment to transparent, constitutional maps. #FairMapsDay

Join us on September 22 from 6:00-7:30 for our second Ohio Solar Supporters meeting! Our presentation will focus on agrivoltaics, which is the dual use of land for solar energy and agriculture. https://bit.ly/3KpSWwn

Ohioans are paying more for electricity, but not because of a "power crisis." PJM, the operator of our electric grid, is blaming state policies while dragging its feet on approving new, competitive power projects. https://bit.ly/4mlEv9T

✍️ Your signature = your power. The real win is that Richland County voters will decide renewable energy policy for themselves in 2026. That's democracy in action. https://www.newsbreak.com/share/4229707315831-voters-will-consider-large-wind-and-solar-projects-in-richland-county-in-2026-election

At the National Conservative Energy Summit in Cleveland, leaders gathered to push for a common goal: secure, reliable, affordable, clean American energy. If we want energy independence, we need a level playing field and fewer roadblocks to renewable growth. https://bit.ly/48c9UIw

⚡ 🐑⚡ SMART FARMING ALERT: Illinois farmers are proving solar and agriculture work perfectly together. Sheep grazing under solar panels improves soil health and reaches corners mowers can't. Plus, sheep fertilize naturally while they graze. https://bit.ly/42lummy

🔥 UNBELIEVABLE: AEP is asking for ANOTHER $35 million OVEC coal bailout just weeks after Ohio lawmakers BANNED these subsidies! Ohio lawmakers listened to voters for once and ended the coal bailouts by passing HB 15. Now AEP is trying an end-run around the law we fought for. bit.ly/42ovvtB

🇺🇸 People power in action! Despite commissioners' July ban on wind/solar projects, Richland County citizens collected enough signatures in just 30 days to put it on the ballot. That's democracy working as intended. Your voice, your vote, May 2026! 🗳️✊ https://bit.ly/3VIU1ll

🗺️ Ohio has to redraw its congressional map in 2025. The map will shape our representation in Congress until 2031. Swipe through the thread to see the 4️⃣ key steps in the process—because The Future of Ohio’s Democracy Is Being Drawn.

Misinformation, fear and politics – how a South Dakota county drove away millions in solar energy www.theguardian.com/environment/...

This is so crucial. When people think about these land comparisons, they don't think about the entire sprawling infrastructure behind FF.

Meow is your last chance! 🐱 Tickets for our anniversary event, "50 Years of People Power close Friday at noon - don't let this purrfect celebration slip away! https://www.ohiocitizen.org/celebrate_our_50th_anniversary

Meow is your last chance! 🐱 Tickets for our anniversary event, "50 Years of People Power close Friday at noon - don't let this purrfect celebration slip away! https://www.ohiocitizen.org/celebrate_our_50th_anniversary

Politicians are making it HARDER to vote, not easier. Senate Bills 153 & 63 would create new barriers, require unnecessary documents, and ban voting reforms. This isn't about "election integrity" - it's about protecting politicians from accountability. https://bit.ly/46vqe5Q

✊ Our legacy of building power means fighting for our future. In 2023, we were reminded that protecting the environment also means protecting our democracy. 🗳️ 🎉 Join us in Columbus to honor our legacy and prepare for what’s next. 🎟️ Get your tickets! ohiocitizen.org/celebrate_our_50th_anniversary

🔋 Game changer: China's renewable energy surge from 2021-2024 outpaced the next 19 countries COMBINED. This isn't just about one country—it's reshaping global energy costs and creating the conditions for worldwide fossil fuel decline. https://bit.ly/3Ih52Y7

We are having our 5th birthday this Sunday the 14th! Join us in Cleveland Heights and online to sharpen our canvassing skills and eat cake! More info and RSVP here: www.rankthevoteohio.org/september_20...

Tonight at 6 p.m. is an Ohio EPA hearing in Marietta for yet another injection well. Citizens are concerned about frack wastewater brine migration and drinking water quality. Bev Reed @buckeyeenviro.bsky.social for Marietta Times: bit.ly/4n4a9Kc @peopleoverpetro.bsky.social @ohiocitizen.org

A fifth-generation farmer spoke up: “Solar gives farms steady income that helps [during] those bad crop years. That's not replacing farming, it's what lets farmers continue.” Clark County just took away that choice. https://bit.ly/4m26BqR

🌾 Did you know Ohio farmers are pioneering agrivoltaics? Join our Farm-to-Power webinar Sept 22 (6-7:30pm EDT) to learn how farmers are growing crops AND generating solar power on the same land. https://www.mobilize.us/ohiocitizenaction/event/838458/

We're standing together to accelerate clean energy deployment, support workers and communities and ensure everyone has access to affordable, clean power. On September 21, we gather to show that the clean energy future is here – and we're ready to build it together. https://www.sunday.earth/

Don't miss our 50th anniversary celebration – get your tickets before they're gone! 🎉 https://www.ohiocitizen.org/celebrate_our_50th_anniversary

Gearing up for Sun Day! @sundayofaction.bsky.social

I'm attending Ohio Citizen Action's event, “Ohio Solar Supporters: "Farm-to-Power" Webinar on Agrivoltaics” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/ohiocitizena...

Ohio lawmakers are pretending to care about your input on redistricting, but don't be fooled. They're only asking because the Constitution requires it. In 2022 and 2023, they completely ignored public submissions and drew maps behind closed doors. https://bit.ly/4gc2iYv

After years of organizing, Ohio finally repealed the corrupt coal bailouts from House Bill 6! Speaker Householder convicted ✅ FirstEnergy trials ongoing ⚖️ Corruption held accountable. Join our 50th Anniversary Celebration! https://bit.ly/47q0ZTy

⚡ Ohio doubled its utility-scale solar generation in the first 1/2 of 2025, jumping to 9th place nationally. Coal made a temporary comeback due to rising natural gas prices, but our clean energy future is bright https://insideclimatenews.org/news/04092025/inside-clean-energy-coal-solar-power-growth/

BREAKING GOOD NEWS! 🌈 Richland County voters will have a say on the future of large wind and solar power generation facilities in the county. We helped collect the 3320 signatures necessary to qualify for the 2026 ballot. https://bit.ly/46ida3L

🎯 Ohio State Rep. Tex Fischer (R): "We have put up a lot of barriers to different forms of power over the years... I think the solution is removing those barriers." https://bit.ly/3I46oW2

REALITY CHECK: Despite the current administration pushing fossil fuels, clean energy jobs are growing TWICE as fast as the overall labor market! And solar projects aren't just creating jobs - they're generating tax revenue for Ohio schools, police, and fire services. https://bit.ly/45ZENNG

🗺️ OHIO: Once again, lawmakers are asking citizens to submit maps before they redraw our congressional districts. The process starts with a Sept 30 deadline for bipartisan support. Submit YOUR map ideas and show lawmakers what real representation looks like! https://bit.ly/41zgNQ8

🌞 Mark your calendars for Sun Day ‪@sundayofaction.bsky.social‬ - September 21st! It's time to embrace "Shine baby shine" instead of "Drill baby drill." With 70-80% of Americans supporting renewable energy, let's celebrate solar power and take action for our children's future. https://bit.ly/3K5gDtG

🌟 Want to be an informed voice in renewable energy decisions? This webinar recording covers everything you need to know about utility-scale solar and how to engage in the approval process. Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Bllg2iRg1E

The map of Sun Day events has bloomed 🌻 There are now OVER 200+ events celebrating the incredible power of solar energy and what it can do for our communities and the world 🌎 Here are some more events to inspire you 👇🧵

The politicians who cheated Ohioans out of fair maps last year think they defeated us- we have to show them they have not. We’ve joined forces with our friends @equaldistricts to bring Fair Maps Day to the Statehouse on September 17. Stand in solidarity with us. RSVP here: bit.ly/FairMapsDay2...

Think outside the gerrymander! 🐍 Ohio needs YOUR redistricting vision. Submit congressional district maps that reflect real communities and fair representation. Let's show what clear, fair districts look like. https://redistricting.legislature.ohio.gov/

Ohio - rise up! End corruption in your state by getting rid of the gerrymander.

Highly recommend this witty and thoughtful conversation about solar energy, including @billmckibben.bsky.social comment about Trump turning America into “a colonial Williamsburg of internal combustion.”

🎶 Do you remember... 🎵 to get your 50th anniversary tickets this September? Get your tickets for our September 20th event in Columbus! https://www.ohiocitizen.org/celebrate_our_50th_anniversary (or link in bio)

We're sponsoring a screening of the HBO doc "The Dark Money Game: Ohio Confidential" that brought national attention to Ohio's massive utility corruption scandal. Filmmaker @alexgibneyfilm.bsky.social connects the HB 6 scandal to broader issues of gerrymandering and the Citizens United decision.

There’s a persistent myth that new solar farms don’t really help tackle climate change because panels are “made with coal” and “never pay back” their carbon debt. This is simply false. - UN: solar ~8x cleaner than gas, ~19x than coal per kWh - panels repay CO2 in 4 months; save 57x over life

Ohio made the right choice in 2025 by passing HB 15, that allowed more permissive renewable energy siting policies. While other states threw up roadblocks, we cleared the path for cheaper electricity and good-paying clean energy jobs https://bit.ly/47jRZiK

Your favorite organizing team is turning 50 🧨 Join us in Columbus on September 20th to celebrate 👉 Visit ohiocitizen.org/celebrate_our_50th_anniversary (also #linkinbio)

🚨 CORRUPTION UPDATE: Former FirstEnergy executives Chuck Jones and Michael Dowling are fighting to keep evidence of past utility "side deals" out of their upcoming fraud trial. They don't want jurors to see the pattern of corrupt agreements that cost Ohio ratepayers millions. https://bit.ly/45WzPkS