Ohio Power Siting Board
Coverage of Ohio Power Siting Board in the Nexus archive.
- Ohio Power Siting Board asks court to punt on high-stakes solar case
The Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) has asked the Ohio Supreme Court to dismiss a case involving a denied solar project permit, arguing the project's grid interconnection agreement expired. Solar advocates claim the OPSB missed deadlines, leading to the expiration, and warn the dismissal would create uncertainty for renewable energy development in Ohio.
- Ohio Power Siting Board asks court to punt on high-stakes solar case
The Ohio Power Siting Board has requested the Ohio Supreme Court to dismiss a high-stakes solar case, which was expected to deliver a landmark ruling on renewable energy development. The case involves Vesper Energy, whose permit was denied by the board in December 2022.
- New Ohio bill could hamstring big wind and solar farms even more
Ohio lawmakers are advancing Senate Bill 294, which could add hurdles for utility-scale solar and wind projects by requiring a 50% capacity factor for reliability. The bill, influenced by ALEC, faces criticism for favoring natural gas and nuclear energy over renewables, despite earlier efforts to level the energy market through Ohio House Bill 15.
- Ohio farmers fear new proposal would allow data centers to take property
Ohio farmers fear a proposal by the Ohio Business Roundtable to expand eminent domain laws could allow data centers and energy projects to take private property before owners receive payment. The Ohio Farm Bureau opposes the 'deposit and build' program, arguing it threatens property rights by enabling construction to begin before compensation is finalized through court appeals.