OHIO Cities Can Veto Renewable Projects

What is happening? Ohio cities rejected a solar project after the state gave local governments veto power over state permitting of renewable energy projects. SB 52 (2021 | OH) In this case the solar project was part of an Amazon power agreement and would not have provided electricity elsewhere.

Why is this important? In this case a city had 80% of its local input opposed to the project.

Ohio Capital Journal | Ohio solar project killed due to local government opposition