Fairborn joins Power A Clean Future Ohio, Focused on Conservation and Cost-Saving Resources
COLUMBUS, OH)— At Tuesday’s City Council meeting the City of Fairborn unanimously passed a resolution to join Power a Clean Future Ohio (PCFO). Power A Clean Future Ohio is a nonpartisan coalition and statewide initiative that is dedicated to working with local communities to develop equitable clean energy solutions to benefit the well-being of residents, the environment, and the economy.
The city plans to work with PCFO to identify energy efficiency solutions to save the city money and find new sources of grant funding for building improvements and clean transportation projects.
City Manager Anderson said, “We look forward to working with Power A Clean Future Ohio, along with other cities and local governments to plan for the future of our community. We joined PCFO because they are able to bring several resources, experts, and additional information we can use without cost to the city. We will look for ways to save energy costs and plan for the future needs of our residents. I’m proud that our city council took advantage of this opportunity and recognized the importance of this first step which helps move us towards a cleaner, more sustainable future.”
Fairborn City Councilmember Tana Stanton said, “I’m proud that Fairborn has joined other neighboring communities such as Dayton, Yellow Springs, and Montgomery County to become the 27th community to join PCFO. We’re joining a distinguished group of leading cities and counties across the state and I look forward to working together and learning from one another. The environmental and economic challenges we are all facing require innovation and investment. Our work with PCFO will set us up to be successful in both.”
Joe Flarida, Executive Director of Power a Clean Future Ohio said, “We look forward to serving as a resource to city leaders to guide them as they consider cost-saving investments that can provide local economic benefits. We have experts in various areas including energy efficiency and clean transportation, and we are proud to partner with Fairborn’s leadership and city staff to take meaningful steps toward a clean energy future for the community.”
Sarah Spence, Executive Director of Ohio Conservative Energy Forum said, “We’re excited to welcome Fairborn as the 27th PCFO community. The city’s leaders understand the importance of being good stewards of city resources and the positive impact that has on future economic development and growth. By making their city’s operations more energy efficient and planning for clean energy transportation and other opportunities, Fairborn will be well positioned to continue being ‘a city in motion’.”
Utilizing clean energy sources improves air quality, a significant issue for the state. Ohio ranks 46th in the nation in asthma rates for children ages 0-17. Poor air quality is a major contributor to asthma rates, particularly in disproportionately impacted communities, which is the leading reason for hospital ER visits in this age group. Developing innovative solutions to harmful air pollution will also serve to protect the health of all Fairborn residents.
In 2020, 103,400 people were employed in clean energy jobs throughout the state, and Ohio auto manufacturers are planning major investments to build more electric vehicles in Ohio in the coming years. In addition, 39 companies that are either headquartered in Ohio or are among the state’s 100 largest employers have dedicated plans to be powered by 100% renewable energy by a specific date.
Cities like Fairborn are joining with these employers in making a commitment to spur the economic growth and development that results from embracing clean technologies and advanced transportation. The jobs of the future are in clean energy and clean transportation.
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