Although dirty, outdated coal-burning
plants currently produce 90% of Ohio’s power, cleaner
energy sources DO exist. Solar,
wind,
biomass,
and fuel
cells (external links) are just some of the choices consumers
have to heat their homes, cars, and businesses. In fact, the
state of Ohio has developed the Ohio
Electric Choice (external link) program to allow consumers
to make an informed decision about energy choices.
| OEC Awards Environmental
Innovation Award to Third Sun Solar and Wind Power,
Athens, Ohio |
| Clean, green, renewable power-homegrown
right here in Ohio. Once perceived as a pipe dream,
it is a now a reality for more homes, schools and businesses
across the state thanks to the vision and innovation
of Geoff Greenfield. His Athens-based company, Third
Sun Solar and Wind, has generated |
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hundreds of kilowatts of clean power,
offsetting thousands of pounds of pollution from dirty,
coal-fired power plants. The company has expanded to employ
six people in this Appalachian region of the state---proving
that renewable energy is good for the environment, and good
for the economy.
| SOAR Energy Renewable
Energy Buyers’ Cooperative |
SOAR Energy is a member-owned solar and
renewable energy buyers' cooperative, formed in late 2001
to develop and serve the market for green power with the
cooperation of environmental, consumer and low-income community
organizations. As a nonprofit cooperative, SOAR Energy is
member-driven and dedicated to customer satisfaction. Read
more. (external link)
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