Posted on 08/13/20 by Intern Writer in Energy
By April Hopcroft As a senior in college, it’s hard not to feel anxious about the future. When I graduate this spring, I’ll be entering a dismal job market in the midst of the largest recession since the Great Depression, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic (and the poor response of some of our leaders). As of July, over 16 million Americans – or 10.2% of the workforce – are unemployed. Though unemployment is down from the peak of 14.7% in March 2020, the highest rate since the Great Depression, it is still a serious issue. Young adults are disproportionately affected: one in... read more
Posted on 12/14/17 by Intern Writer in Energy
By Brook Sabin As climate disasters wreak havoc across the globe, citizens and policy makers are recognizing the urgent need to build strong renewable energy infrastructure – but not without a few setbacks, especially here in... read more
Posted on 12/11/15 by Michael Shields (he/him) in Energy
In a surprise reversal, staff at the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio signed on last week to a settlement in utility giant FirstEnergy’s latest rate plan. The plan, which includes an arrangement to have Ohio... read more
Posted on 05/12/15 by Michael Shields (he/him) in Energy
A legislative committee this week is meeting to study whether consumers benefit from Ohio clean-energy standards, which lawmakers put on hold last summer. Spoiler alert: Consumers do benefit. Self-reported studies from Ohio’s four major utilities show... read more
Posted on 03/27/15 by Michael Shields (he/him) in Energy
Update: the Public Utilities Commission voted on March 31, 2016 to allow an eight year consumer subsidy for both FirstEnergy and American Electric Power. The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio in late February said no dice... read more
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