Village of Granville joins Power A Clean Future Ohio
Action Underscores Goal of Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
(COLUMBUS, OH)— On October 5th, Granville Village Councilmembers 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.
With passage of this resolution, the Village of Granville became the 40th community to join Power a Clean Future Ohio. More than one-third of Ohio residents now live in a PCFO Community, demonstrating the overwhelming commitment Ohioans and Ohio local governments have to creating a clean energy future for our state.
Power a Clean Future Ohio is a nonpartisan coalition 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.
Joe Flarida, executive director of Power a Clean Future Ohio said, “For villages like Granville, Power a Clean Future Ohio can help provide support in implementing practical policies without putting undue strain on existing staff. Granville is making smart decisions as it plans for future economic and population growth. By working toward reducing emissions and investing in clean energy, communities can help reduce costs for both citizens and the local government.”
“The Granville Village Council has set sustainability as a priority in our strategic planning and goal setting for preservation of our precious resources for generations to come. This collaboration will help educate and guide us on steps to achieve those goals,” said Melissa Hartfield, Mayor of the Village of Granville.
“We are glad to be part of the PCFO member community,” said Herb Koehler, Village Manager of Granville. “This partnership is already providing the staff access to key resources that are helping to inform our environmental and sustainability efforts. Soon, we will establish our Energy Action Committee to craft the Village’s sustainability plan, as outlined in the Resolution, that will set us on the pathway towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions.”
“It takes a village, and the Village of Granville is committed to work alongside community members and key stakeholders to act now and create a more sustainable Granville for future generations.,” said Laura Mickelson, Member of Granville Village Council. “Our partnership with the PCFO will allow us to utilize a coalition of environmental policy experts and advocates to address and find solutions to climate issues in our community. I am very excited about this next step!”
PCFO’s Technical Assistance Team is currently supporting Granville with their development of a solar-ready ordinance to both improve the process for residents to adopt solar and to ensure it is widely supported by the community and helps the local government meet its near- and long-term goals.
In 2021, more than 110,000 people were employed in clean energy jobs throughout the state, and Ohio advanced transportation jobs grew 25% now employing 20,762 workers. In addition, 39 companies that are either headquartered in Ohio or are among the state’s 100 largest employers have dedicated plans to be powered by 100% renewable energy by a specific date.