Local Communities Led the Way on Clean Energy with Big Wins on Election Day

(Columbus, OH)— Yesterday voters in Columbus and Grove City passed ballot issues – Issue 1 and 10, respectively – to approve community choice aggregation for 100% renewable energy for their cities. Issue 1 passed overwhelming, 76% to 24% and will make the City of Columbus the largest purchaser of renewable energy in the Midwest and one of the largest in the country. Issue 10 also passed convincingly in Grove City by 63% to 37%.

The following statement can be attributed to Joe Flarida, Executive Director of Power a Clean Future Ohio:

“These two ballot issues signal a monumental shift for the clean energy economy in Ohio. Issue 1 passing will place Columbus in a national leadership role on climate action and renewable energy development. We saw strong support for both ballot issues from Republican and Democratic voters. Issue 10 in Grove City will further boost renewable energy jobs in the regions and provide reliable, affordable energy to Grove City residents. Ohioans support renewable energy and they want to see more clean energy jobs in their communities. These incredible Election Day wins for community choice aggregation are building strong momentum for Ohio’s clean energy future.”