Rust Belt Proposes to Lower State Renewable Standards & Waives Utility Penalties

A bill in Ohio, authored by a Republican, seeks to lower the renewable energy standards.

How much does the bill lower renewable energy benchmarks for utilities?

• 17% by 2017 benchmark for investing in renewable energy & for energy efficiency
• the current renewable benchmark is 22%
• no penalties could be incurred until after 2020

Ohio SB 320 

Columbus Dispatch | Ohio Senate bill would trim green energy goals