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JobsOhio Energy Opportunity Initiative
Coverage of JobsOhio Energy Opportunity Initiative in the Nexus archive.
- A $100M Ohio energy fund lacks transparency — and excludes renewables
Ohio's $100M JobsOhio Energy Opportunity Initiative funds natural gas and nuclear projects but excludes renewables, drawing criticism over transparency and favoritism. JobsOhio, a private entity exempt from public records laws, administers the program, which has faced ethical concerns due to ties between a board member and American Electric Power.
- A $100M Ohio energy fund lacks transparency — and excludes renewables
Ohio has allocated $100 million for new energy projects, but critics argue against the exclusion of renewable energy projects and the lack of transparency in the process. The JobsOhio Energy Opportunity Initiative, announced by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine, is at the center of the controversy.