Tag: energy
OPSB schedules local hearings for 2 proposed natural gas plants to...
The Ohio Power Siting Board is hearing public comment on two more proposed natural gas fired power plants — one in Fairfield County and one in Pickaway County. These two projects would join a handful of other natural gas fired power plants planned in central Ohio that are providing round-the-clock energy for data centers.
Ohio’s new oil and gas law sparks debate over expedited permitting
Ohio's newly signed Senate Bill 219 streamlines oil and gas drilling, shortening permit approval times and protecting the state's well-plugging fund. While industry advocates say it boosts competitiveness, environmentalists warn of rapid fracking on public lands with less oversight.
Ohio Power Siting Board approves fifth natural gas power plant in...
Ohio approves its fifth behind-the-meter natural gas plant in New Albany: a 250 MW facility with battery storage built to power a Meta data center. But that's not all! There are two more such power plants in the application process with the Ohio Power Siting Board.
OPSB denies solar energy project in Morrow County
The Ohio Power Siting Board denied the Crossroads Solar project in Morrow County, citing strong local opposition.
2025 Year in review: Record yields, trade turmoil and the future...
From record corn yields to tariff impacts and HPAI outbreaks, explore the major trends, policy shifts and innovations that defined Ohio agriculture in 2025.
OPSB approves natural gas plant to power data center in Licking...
The Ohio Power Siting Board approved an agreement last month allowing PowerConneX New Albany 2, LLC to construct a 216-megawatt behind-the-meter power plant in Licking County.
Ohio families can still sign up for Toys for Tots Program...
Ohio’s oil and gas industry is once again partnering with the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program to support families across eight eastern Ohio counties through its 12th Annual Toy Distribution Days this December.
Workshops focus on finding oil and gas wells in western Pa.
The Penn State Extension Energy Team will be hosting workshops July 23, 24, 28 and 29 to find abandoned oil and gas wells in western Pennsylvania during July.
OPSB makes decisions on multiple solar facilities
The Ohio Power Siting Board approved Clear Mountain Energy Center's solar farm in Clermont County and denied Richwood Solar's proposal in Union County.
OPSB approves battery storage, transmission lines
The Ohio Power Siting Board approved Ohio Prairie Flyer Energy Storage, LLC to build a battery energy storage system and electric transmission lines.
