Why is your electric bill so high? 🤔 Ohio rates jumped 44% due to AI data centers sucking up power + natural gas costs up 26%. Shop around at EnergyChoice.ohio.gov to save. https://www.cleveland.com/news/2025/10/understanding-your-monthly-electric-bill-can-reveal-whats-driving-up-prices.html

🌞 Solar Power meets Union Power 🌞 Good-paying union jobs are coming to Ohio through solar energy—and we want YOU in the conversation! Join us Monday, October 27 for a free virtual panel with experts from NRDC and IBEW Local 688. 👉 Register: https://bit.ly/3WF6yqt

"We subsidize oil and gas through the tax code. They've had industry specific tax preferences for more than a century." -- Harvard professor Joseph Aldy. United States fossil fuel subsidies hit $16B in 2023—a 15-year high. https://nyti.ms/3Wj3f8m

Data centers need massive amounts of water to cool servers—up to 500K gallons/day. Ohio has 191 of them and counting. 97% of these centers tap into municipal water supplies. Communities are starting to push back. https://bit.ly/42LfNsQ

Last July, Ohio regulators quietly approved Meta's plan to power a Columbus-area data center with dedicated natural gas plants—$1.6 billion worth of fossil fuel infrastructure that will never connect to Ohio's public grid—a first-of-its-kind arrangement. https://on.wsj.com/48zi12e

Ohio's new energy law - HB 15 - fast tracks energy development permits on abandoned mines and brownfields, offering tax breaks and $10M cleanup grants. But there's a catch: 1/3 of counties ban wind/solar entirely. Will the county bans block progress? https://bit.ly/43nHIz8

Join us for a conversation about Ohio's clean energy future! We're hosting a panel with NRDC and IBEW 688 to discuss how solar projects represent a tremendous economic opportunity—one that can create good-paying, union jobs for Ohio workers. 🗓️ Register: https://bit.ly/3WF6yqt

As Ohio emerges as a top state for data center capacity, tech companies challenge regulators over rules that would require them to cover more costs of upgrading the power grid. https://www.cleveland.com/news/2025/10/who-should-pay-to-power-ohios-data-center-boom.html

Save our future. Write Ohio House Natural Resources Committee today to support H.B. 399-- banning fracking under state parks and Lake Erie. bit.ly/4onLeSt @healthylakes.org @neosierraclub.bsky.social @peopleoverpetro.bsky.social @ohiocitizen.org @cleanairmoms-oh.bsky.social @twrader.bsky.social

China built 277 GW of solar in 2024 while we built 49 GW. They're not doing this for the climate - they're doing it to dominate economically and militarily. U.S. Rep. Bob Latta says it best: "There is no second place in this race." We win or we lose. https://bit.ly/4h72Csd

Letter to the editor: "Farmers are defending basic American values of property rights and free markets. They deserve our applause and support." https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2025/10/12/forum-energy-farmers-trump-tyrant-dictatorship/stories/20251012046

HB 303 creates jobs, attracts investment, and modernizes infrastructure - all through private capital. It helps small businesses and homeowners cut costs while strengthening local grids. That's smart policy that modernizes our grid without raising taxes or rates. https://bit.ly/46RoHY8

It's simple math 🧮 : When demand goes up and supply options are limited, prices rise. Ohio ratepayers deserve a true "all-of-the above energy strategy." We need practical solutions fast. https://nyti.ms/48jJEMy

HB6 was a corrupt scheme that funneled dark money to pass a $1B+ bailout for failing power plants. Matt Borges got 5 years for his role but served only 2. This is why we fight for real accountability. https://bit.ly/4ocmJHF

FirstEnergy conducted internal investigations, found enough wrongdoing to fire executives facing criminal charges, but a court says they can hide the findings from shareholders and the public. https://bit.ly/46LSrWj

Ohio House Bill 303: Lower Bills for ALL Ohioans ⚡ This community energy pilot doesn't just help subscribers—it helps EVERYONE. By generating power locally instead of transmitting it long distances, HB 303 means lower bills for all customers, whether you subscribe or not. https://bit.ly/3J3F4HV

"while these measures could prolong the operating lives of some coal plants for a short period, they will not reverse the decline of an industry hurtling into economic and technological obsolescence." https://nyti.ms/4nI1Jc4

⚡Data centers can require more electricity than cities like Cleveland. FirstEnergy is investing $28 billion through 2029 to upgrade our grid. Will ratepayers foot the bill, or will data centers pay their share? https://bit.ly/3WgxblH

Q: Why are Ohio GOP lawmakers ignoring redistricting deadlines? A: Simple: if they wait until November, they don't need Democrats to agree. The constitution has 3 phases—Sept (bipartisan), Oct (redistricting commission), Nov (GOP alone). https://bit.ly/4osSLzt

Turning point: For the first time, renewable energy sources combined now generate more electricity than coal worldwide. Fossil fuel generation also dropped slightly. Small decline, but huge symbolic shift in the right direction. https://bit.ly/47eLhdm

Ohio remains one of the few restructured markets where community energy is completely illegal. HB 303 changes that with an "all of the above" tech-neutral approach—any energy source qualifies. Let's finally catch up! https://bit.ly/3IR8PvA

Ohio Republicans continue to be negligent in their duties to draw a new Congressional map. This week we point out the three ways they failed Ohioans. Hopefully they will change their approach, but if they don't, we will hold them accountable. You should too.

🗳️ Reminder: Today is the last day to register to vote for the Nov. 4 election. 🌞 Find your County Board of Elections location at the Ohio Secretary of State website: ohiosos.gov/ Early voting starts on Tuesday, Oct. 7.

Your electricity bill is subsidizing Big Tech's AI race. Data centers in the PJM region are adding billions to ratepayer costs, with families potentially paying $70/month extra by 2028. The kicker? You pay even if these data centers never get built. https://bit.ly/3ItEYt6

Excellent reporting. Why does Ohio love data centers that create few jobs, drain resources, and get huge tax breaks? Maria DeVito follows the money: billions in construction, trade jobs, and "diversified tax base." But your energy bill might be going up to pay for it. :bulb:https://bit.ly/3KtFJTD

On September 20 we celebrated our 50th anniversary by recognizing the people who make our work possible. If you couldn't join us in person, we wanted to make sure you could be part of this historic celebration. 📸 View our photo gallery, historical slideshow, and speeches: https://bit.ly/3IIOjxe

This Thursday! Join the Rocky River Chapter of the League of Women Voters of Greater Cleveland for an evening exploring how to detect and debunk misinformation Thursday 10/2/25 @ 7pm @ Rocky River Public Library www.lwvgreatercleveland.org/content.aspx...

"GMike DeWine abandoned the fight for fair maps, and Ohioans will be living with the consequences long after he leaves office." https://bit.ly/4nDTw8s

Local advocates aren't giving up on solar! At Sun Day's gathering in Columbus, we heard inspiring stories about projects overcoming fossil fuel opposition. Our own Jo Baldwin shared how House Bill 303 could enable Community Energy Pilot Programs across Ohio. https://bit.ly/3KtD6Ru

Governors are fed up with PJM's skyrocketing electricity prices and want out. Plot twist: leaving might make things worse. 😲 What's the real solution? Better forecasting, faster clean energy connections, and grid reforms. ⚡ https://bit.ly/46L8tyE

Across America, power bills are surging—up 9.5% this year. Ohio is experiencing similar increases. Why? AI data centers are consuming massive amounts of electricity while utilities can't build power plants fast enough. https://bit.ly/46YCL1Y

Join us on Zoom at 6:00 on October 6 to discuss solar in Morrow County along with strategizing going forward. Morrow County has a powerful opportunity to lead the way in Ohio’s clean energy future, and we need your voice to help make it happen. Supporters only please! https://bit.ly/4gPL3wH

Advocates tout Ohio solar project wins at @thirdactoh.bsky.social Sun Day event. Solar installation explodes globally; it's the world's cheapest energy source. @colsunderground.bsky.social: bit.ly/4pQmxzB @ccbecker271.bsky.social @billmckibben.bsky.social @kentksmith.bsky.social @ohiocitizen.org

⚡ 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.

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