Ohio groups plan to sustain clean energy efforts amid political shifts

Ohio advocates are intensifying their clean energy initiatives as the Republican party and Project 2025 aim to promote fossil fuels and reduce federal climate programs if Trump wins the 2024 election.

Kathiann M. Kowalski reports for Energy News Network.

In short:

Ohio local governments and groups have received millions in federal funding for clean energy projects under the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
The GOP’s Project 2025 could repeal these laws, threatening further funding and weakening environmental protections.
Advocates are securing funding quickly to ensure ongoing projects and build goodwill that may protect future initiatives.

Key quote:

“We are taking a proactive approach to reach out to funders to secure funding to continue the work and advocacy for energy, climate and environmental justice.”

— SeMia Bray, co-leader for Black Environmental Leaders

Why this matters:

Federal funding has been crucial for Ohio’s clean energy progress, enabling significant projects that reduce emissions. A potential rollback of these programs could jeopardize environmental and community health gains.

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