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Utility critics see Ohio nuclear gambit as a big, costly step backward.
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https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/nuclear/draft-bill-let-utilities-own-nuclear-plants-ohio

Draft bill would let utilities own nuclear plants in Ohio

Last year, the state banned utilities from building and operating electricity generation. But now, some lawmakers want to make an exception for “advanced…

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Kathiann M. Kowalski Jan 9

Convicted felons in Ohio's #HB6 corruption scandal want the Supreme Court to review their convictions on federal #RICO charges. The arguments could thwart any bribery corruption charges involving a political candidate. @canarymediainc https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/utilities/ohio-utility-corruption-defendants-appeal-scotus

Ohio utility corruption defendants to SCOTUS: Bribes are free speech

If the court rules in favor of a former lawmaker and a lobbyist convicted in Ohio’s HB 6 scandal, it would have huge implications for the utility sector…

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Kathiann M. Kowalski Dec 5

Basic white dress shirts are essential, even if "Cloud Dreamer" is a weird name.
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Pantone makes a surprising choice for its 2026 color of the year

We did not see that coming.

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Kathiann M. Kowalski Dec 3

FirstEnergy's #HB6 scandal isn't over yet. Another PUCO case will get an evidentiary hearing in February. And just after last month's ruling on rate hikes, the company will file a new rate case early next year. @canarymediainc @ejtodaynews https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/utilities/ohio-puco-fine-firstenergy-hb6-scandal

Ohio fines FirstEnergy $250M in landmark decision on HB 6 scandal

It’s one of the biggest such penalties levied against a utility in U.S. history, though it falls short of what consumer advocates in Ohio had pushed for.

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Kathiann M. Kowalski Dec 2

FirstEnergy wants regulators to lower their expectations for CEI, Ohio Edison & Toledo Edison. Consumer advocates say ratepayers shouldn't bear added burdens for more outages. @canarymediainc @ejtodaynews https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/utilities/firstenergy-ohio-lower-reliability-rules-outages

FirstEnergy seeks looser reliability rules as outages grow more common

The firm wants regulators to let its three Ohio utilities take longer to restore power. Advocates say it’s unfair, as customers already pay to strengthen…

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Kathiann M. Kowalski Nov 6

Hydrogen and fuel cell industry leaders expressed optimism last week about moving ahead despite uncertainty looming over the remaining DOE hydrogen hubs. Yet big challenges remain. @canarymediainc @ejtodaynews https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/hydrogen/ohio-industry-outlook-federal-funding-uncertainty

In Ohio, hydrogen industry presses on despite federal uncertainty

Trump has pulled billions in funding for hydrogen, a sector that was already on shaky ground. Projects in Ohio are chugging along anyway.

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Kathiann M. Kowalski Nov 5

For decades, Ohio's air nuisance rule has helped people push back against pollution that endangers health or harms property. Now, after lawmakers axed it, groups are suing to restore that right. @canarymediainc @SEJ https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/policy-regulation/ohio-quietly-scrapped-a-tool-to-fight-air-pollution-advocates-are-suing

Ohio scrapped a key tool to fight air pollution. Advocates want it back.

The air nuisance rule has helped advocates rein in pollution from coal-burning plants and other facilities. Without it, air quality could worsen.

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Kathiann M. Kowalski Oct 23

Two Ohioans have sued their city's utility, claiming its rooftop-solar surcharge is unlawful & unconstitutional. Similar fairness debates are playing out across the country.
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https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/solar/ohio-city-utility-fee-rooftop-energy-lawsuit

Why one Ohio couple is suing their city over rooftop solar fees

The city's utility says the charge is only fair to customers without solar, but the couple argues it’s an illegal penalty. The dispute echoes a nationwide…

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Kathiann M. Kowalski Oct 15

Ohio #HB15 aims to fast-track energy production at former coal mines and brownfields. How much it helps clean energy will depend on final rules, which the state is working out now.
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https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/land-use/ohio-fast-track-energy-mines-brownfields

Ohio to fast-track energy at former coal mines and brownfields

It’s part of a new law meant to boost power production amid rising demand — and it could help renewables grow faster while putting industrial land to use.

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Kathiann M. Kowalski Sep 18

Pollution from one plant's blast furnaces and other parts of its steelmaking process is Cleveland's largest source of greenhouse gas emissions. A new blueprint suggests how it can debarbonize to meet climate goals.
@canarymediainc @industriouslabs https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/green-steel/cliffs-cleveland-works-blast-furnace-relining-climate-goals

A coal-burning steel plant may thwart Cleveland’s climate goals

The facility is the city's biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions. Advocates say its dirty blast furnaces need to be replaced with cleaner technology.

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