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.

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. 

Power a Clean Future Ohio (PCFO) is excited to announce the release of its Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) Toolkit. This toolkit is a comprehensive guide on renewable energy aggregation programs designed to support local government officials and staff.

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.

Mayor Andrew J. Ginther announced Tuesday, December 21, that Columbus is joining Power A Clean Future Ohio (PCFO), a growing group of leading cities and local governments across Ohio taking meaningful actions to reduce emissions and invest in clean energy. In November, Mayor Ginther announced the City’s first-ever Climate Action Plan, committing to a reduction of carbon emissions by 45% by 2030.

At Monday’s Solon City Council meeting, the council unanimously adopted a resolution to join Power a Clean Future Ohio (PCFO) to find ways to engage in sustainability initiatives and clean energy programs for the community.  PCFO is a nonpartisan coalition and campaign 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.

At Monday’s Upper Arlington City Council meeting, the council unanimously adopted a resolution to join Power a Clean Future Ohio and further the city’s leadership in pursuing sustainable initiatives for the city. PCFO will work with local leaders as the city develops a plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the City of Upper Arlington and expand our investment in the clean energy economy.

(COLUMBUS, OH)— Worthington city council officially passed a resolution to join Power a Clean Future Ohio (PCFO). The first priority is to work together with the city on engaging the community and integrating sustainability and carbon reductions into long-term planning. Power A Clean Future Ohio is a nonpartisan coalition and campaign 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. During Monday’s city council meeting, Worthington City Council voted unanimously to adopt the resolution.

(COLUMBUS, OH)— The Portsmouth City Council officially passed a resolution to join Power a Clean Future Ohio (PCFO). The first priority is to work on an assessment of the city’s energy usage and identify opportunities for great efficiency, cost savings, and ultimately lower emissions. Power A Clean Future Ohio is a nonpartisan coalition and campaign 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. During a Monday’s city council meeting, Portsmouth City Council voted unanimously to adopt the resolution.

Today, Mayor Doug Franklin of Warren announced that the city will join Power A Clean Future Ohio (PCFO), a nonpartisan coalition and campaign 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.

Today, Mayor David Berger of Lima announced that the city will join Power A Clean Future Ohio (PCFO), a nonpartisan coalition and campaign 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.

(COLUMBUS, OH)—Today, Power A Clean Future Ohio (PCFO) announced it is offering city and local governments the opportunity to participate in the Equity Coaching for Sustainable Cities Program. This program will provide a group of city leaders and staff in 10 Ohio cities the chance to engage with a sponsored equity coach and with one another on the issues of racial equity, access to resources, and representation.

(COLUMBUS, OH)—Today, Mayor Ben Kessler of Bexley announced that the city will join Power A Clean Future Ohio (PCFO), a nonpartisan coalition and campaign 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.