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Partner Spotlight: Ohio Conservative Energy Forum
In this Q&A with PCFO, Shayna Fritz of OHCEF previews the National Conservative Energy Summit coming to Cleveland, and shares how Ohio is stepping into the spotlight as a leader in energy innovation and economic opportunity. She also discusses recent legislative wins, the urgent need for grid modernization, and more.
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.
PCFO Honors Outstanding Staff Champions, Cities of Lima, Youngstown, and Cuyahoga County
On Wednesday, December 11, Power a Clean Future Ohio (PCFO) hosted its highly anticipated 2024 Clean Energy Champions Awards at COSI in Columbus, Ohio. Mayors, elected officials, city and county staff, and advocates from across the state gathered to recognize the exceptional efforts of those powering emissions reductions and the clean energy transition in Ohio.
Power a Clean Future Ohio and the City of Toledo Host "Sustainability Showcase"
PCFO and the City of Toledo hosted a successful "Sustainability Showcase" on Friday, October 18, 2024, bringing together city leaders, staff, and community advocates to highlight innovative projects advancing sustainable practices across the region. The event showcased Toledo’s leadership in clean energy initiatives and the collaborative work being done to address climate change at the local level.
Ohio Celebrates Second Anniversary of Inflation Reduction Act
In 2022, Congress passed historic legislation to address climate change, clean energy, and public health. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) provided expansive federal incentives for American-made renewable energy projects, energy-efficient appliances and buildings, and electric vehicles and charging infrastructure. In two years, this landmark legislation has powered the clean energy transition in Ohio, cut costs for families, created thousands of new jobs, and helped reinvigorate local industry and manufacturing.
PCFO Supports Climate Pollution Reduction Project Awarded $129 Million
The US EPA announced that 25 projects have been selected to receive over $4.3 billion in Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) awards, with $129 million awarded to an application led by Cuyahoga County, in partnership with the cities of Cleveland and Painesville.
US EPA Awards $156 Million Solar for All Grant to Industrial Heartland Solar Expansion Initiative
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $7 billion in grant awards through the Solar for All program, funded by the Inflation Reduction Act. The Industrial Heartland Solar Coalition (IHSC), representing 8 states, 31 counties, and 18 cities, was awarded $156 million that will drive solar expansion in the region, creating good-paying jobs, saving families on energy costs, reducing emissions, and addressing climate change.