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.

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.

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.