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Power a Clean Future Ohio sends a free newsletter every two weeks full of clean energy and climate action updates and resources.
Power a Clean Future Ohio Statement on Budget Reconciliation Bill
This week, House Republicans passed a budget bill that would gut American clean energy production and raise costs for families – while also killing manufacturing jobs and threatening the industry at large. Ultimately, this bill aims to eliminate clean energy incentives, and would increase costs for local governments and residents alike, while simultaneously destroying jobs.
Ohio Mayors Highlight How Clean Energy Tax Credits Are Boosting Local Economies
On May 13, 2025, three Ohio mayors convened a press call to highlight the critical role of clean energy tax credits made available through the 'Direct Pay' provision of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). These clean energy tax credits are boosting local projects, lowering energy costs for local governments and working people, and creating good-paying jobs.
Bipartisan Coalition of Ohio Mayors and Local Leaders Calls on Congress to Preserve Clean Energy Tax Credits
Power a Clean Future Ohio (PCFO) has organized an open letter, signed by 30 mayors, county commissioners, and other local officials across Ohio, urging the state’s congressional delegation to preserve clean energy tax credits established in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022.
Power a Clean Future Ohio Statement on Trump Administration Freezing IRA & BIL Funding
On Monday, January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order suspending funding disbursements for the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). This landmark legislation has had a transformative impact on Ohio's economy, environment, and communities, injecting billions of dollars in private investment, and creating more than 15,000 new, good-paying jobs, and lowering costs for families.
PCFO Welcomes Fairview Park as 48th Community
The City of Fairview Park is proud to announce its membership in Power a Clean Future Ohio (PCFO), marking its commitment to a sustainable and environmentally responsible future. Fairview Park is the 48th municipality to join this initiative, alongside several other PCFO communities within Cuyahoga County.
Summit County joins Power A Clean Future, commits to sustainable practices
County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council affirmed the County’s ongoing commitment to carbon reduction and sustainable practices on Monday night with passage of a resolution authorizing the County to join Power A Clean Future Ohio (PCFO).
Kettering Becomes 45th Power a Clean Future Ohio Community Signifying its Commitment to Clean, Sustainable Energy
The City of Kettering announced that it will become the 45th Ohio community to signify its commitment to improving sustainability and reducing emissions by joining Power a Clean Future Ohio (PCFO). The Kettering City Council recently established sustainability as a priority concern for the community, and it has worked to develop programs and infrastructure to move the city toward greater reliance on and access to clean energy. Becoming a partner community with PCFO will ensure that Kettering government entities, businesses, schools, and residents have access to programs and funding opportunities that will make sustainability attainable.
US Department of Transportation Awards $30 Million Dollars to Ohio Cities through the RAISE Grant
The U.S. Department of Transportation recently announced the recipients of the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grants, which aim to promote sustainable transportation initiatives nationwide. Four Ohio cities received funds from the RAISE grants, including Power a Clean Future Ohio (PCFO) and Ohio Mayor’s Alliance (OMA) members Cincinnati, Toledo, and Youngstown. The City of Kent also received funding from the program. The grant program is funded through the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, a Biden Administration priority that was signed into law in 2021.
Power a Clean Future Ohio Announces Inaugural Board Members, Building on Success Over Past Three Years
Launching as a coalition project in February 2020, Power a Clean Future Ohio (PCFO) is taking an important and momentous step today in establishing itself as a nonprofit organization. Today, the organization announced the members of its inaugural Board of Directors. PCFO will continue to build on its work with cities and local governments across the state of Ohio by providing local leaders with tools and resources to create carbon reduction plans and implement them in ways that are achievable, measurable, equitable, and economical.
City of Oxford joins Power A Clean Future Ohio, becoming 44th community in Ohio
The City of Oxford recently joined Power a Clean Future Ohio (PCFO), furthering the community’s commitment to improving sustainability and reducing emissions. PCFO will work with local leaders to provide technical assistance and partnerships to help staff as they work toward the goal of adopting clean energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions as identified by the city’s Climate Action Steering Committee and Environmental Commission. These include a 50% reduction over the 2019 baseline by 2030, a 90% reduction over the 2019 baseline by 2040 and by 2045 community-wide neutrality.
Geneva joins Power a Clean Future Ohio, becoming 42nd community in Ohio and 1st in Ashtabula County
City of Geneva Councilmembers recently voted to unanimously adopt a resolution joining Power a Clean Future Ohio (PCFO), furthering the community’s commitment to improving sustainability and becoming the first community in Ashtabula County to join. PCFO will work with local leaders to provide technical assistance and partnerships to help staff as they work toward the goal of adopting clean energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in ways that also save local tax payers money.
Power a Clean Future Ohio Celebrates Clean Energy Champions, Recognizes Ohio Local Leadership
On December 16, Power a Clean Future Ohio (PCFO) and the Ohio Mayor’s Alliance hosted the first Clean Energy Champions Awards ceremony, celebrating Ohio leaders for their commitment to clean energy and climate action. The event recognized PCFO Communities, mayors, and sustainability professionals throughout Ohio that have taken strides to reduce their carbon emissions while creating more equitable communities through clean energy adoption. This year’s winners were honored at a luncheon at The Athletic Club of Columbus.
Garfield Heights joins Power A Clean Future Ohio, becoming 41st community
Garfield Heights councilmembers recently voted to unanimously adopt a resolution to join Power a Clean Future Ohio (PCFO), furthering the community’s commitment to improving sustainability and reducing emissions. PCFO will work with local leaders to provide technical assistance and partnerships to help staff as they work toward the goal of adopting clean energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. In addition to continuing carbon reduction efforts, initiatives may include improved management of garbage dump sites, attracting federal grants to help with the weatherization of homes, particularly those built before 1950, and exploring electric vehicle (EV) deployment on city corridors.
Village of Granville joins Power A Clean Future Ohio
On October 5th, Granville Village Council members voted to unanimously adopt a resolution joining Power a Clean Future Ohio (PCFO), furthering the Village’s commitment to improving sustainability and reducing emissions. PCFO will work with local leaders to provide technical assistance and partnerships to help staff as they work toward the goal of adopting clean energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
City of Green joins Power A Clean Future Ohio
At the September 13, 2022, Green City Council meeting, council members voted unanimously to adopt a resolution joining Power a Clean Future Ohio. Power A Clean Future Ohio is a nonpartisan coalition and campaign dedicated to working with local communities to develop equitable clean energy solutions to benefit the well-being of residents, the environment, and the economy. PCFO will work with local leaders and the city’s Living Green Task Force by providing technical assistance and a network of partnerships to implement best practices in buildings and facilities management, land use and transportation planning, and economic and community development in the City of Green.
City of Maple Heights joins Power A Clean Future Ohio, Becoming 38th Community
At a recent Maple Heights City Council meeting, the council members unanimously adopted an emergency resolution to join Power a Clean Future Ohio, underscoring the community’s commitment to craft a comprehensive sustainability plan that will help take advantage of upcoming opportunities and grants, leverage the city sustainability efforts as a tool to attract younger residents to call Maple Heights home, and work with adjoining municipalities to pursue emerging opportunities. PCFO will work with local leaders to provide technical assistance as staff develop plans for the City of Maple Heights.