[Fuusm-l] Ohio's Energy Standards

Ron Rees rrees501 at hotmail.com
Tue Nov 29 07:12:04 CST 2016 

Monday, November 28, 2016
Business Groups Argue For Energy Standards In Advance Of Hearings <http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/news.cfm?Article_ID=852280204>

A group of Chamber of Commerce leaders have added their names to the roster of business leaders urging legislative leaders and Gov. John Kasich<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/bio.cfm?nameid=110902&locid=2> to reinstate the renewable energy and energy efficiency standards.

The letter, signed by 11 chamber leaders, was delivered Monday to Senate President Keith Faber<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/bio.cfm?nameid=29002&locid=2>, House Speaker Cliff Rosenberger<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/bio.cfm?nameid=133602&locid=2>, and Gov. Kasich.

"To enable Ohio to take full advantage of this fast-growing sector that has already delivered more than $1.4 billion worth of investments, 9,000 jobs, and $4.6 million in payments to landowners and local governments, we believe there is a need for a clear and consistent roadmap on this issue," the group wrote in the letter<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/130/Ohio%20Chamber%20Letter_112316%5b1%5d.pdf>.

"That is why we encourage you to (1) reinstate the Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) and Energy Efficiency Resource Standard (EERS) and oppose any attempt to continue a 'freeze' on these programs and (2) restore wind siting regulations that will allow companies to continue to develop wind projects that will benefit our local communities."

Signing the letter were leaders of the Chambers of Commerce of Toledo, Van Wert, Hardin County, Knox County, Licking County, Paulding, Fulton, Putnam County, along with the Seneca Industrial and Economic Development Corporation and the Chamber Partnership.

The letter's release comes the same week lawmakers return for marathon meetings in which scores of proponents and opponents are expected to testify before the Senate Energy & Natural Resources and House Public Utilities committees on the issue.

The Senate committee meets at 4 p.m. Tuesday to discuss its bill from Sen. Bill Seitz<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/bio.cfm?nameid=18402&locid=2> (SB 320) and is eyeing a vote sometime after Dec. 1. (See Gongwer Ohio Report, November 22, 2016<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/news.cfm?article_id=852250201>) The House committee meets at 9 a.m. Wednesday to take feedback and possibly amend and vote out its own bill (HB 554). (See Gongwer Ohio Report, November 25, 2016<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/news.cfm?article_id=852270202>)

Opponents - principally business representatives and environmental groups - argue both bills would water down the standards by making them unenforceable goals for the first three years. They also argue the bills would expand what counts as energy efficiency, thereby weakening those standards.

Both bills would also expand the industrial opt-out provision - an idea that has drawn concern from opponents who have labeled the move "premature."

Gov. Kasich has vowed to veto any legislation that "kills" the standards and has said a goals-based approach is unacceptable. The letter's signatories praised him for that stance in their press release. (See Gongwer Ohio Report, November 21, 2016<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/news.cfm?article_id=852240201>)

Nine major Ohio companies last month made a similar appeal to lawmakers and Gov. Kasich, urging the state's freeze to end.

- See more at: http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/news.cfm?article_ID=852280204#sthash.aKSMp5Nt.dpuf

Last Sunday at church I urged people to contact Governor Kasich regarding Senate Bill 320 and House Bill 554.  Both of these bills address the freeze on energy standards that was put in place two years ago.  Two years ago, over the objections of environmentalists, energy conservationists, businesses and others, the state's energy standards were frozen for a two year period. Ostensibly, this freeze was to give time for the study of the effects of the standards.  Although opponents of the standards have done little to provide information in the last two years, supporters have provided additional information about the benefits of the standards to consumers, businesses and the environment.  The freeze enacted two years ago will end in December.  SB 320 and HB 554 propose to make the standards mere "guidelines" rather than standards that would be enforced.  There are hearings in the senate this week and there may be a vote next week.  Because there is a Republican majority in both the house and the senate there is a good likelihood that the bills will pass.  In the past, Governor Kasich has said he will veto any bill that does not put the standards back in place.  If you want to see the standards reenacted I suggest that you contact the Governor to ask him to veto the bills.  Support for the standards is not limited to environmentalists.  A number of businesses and business advocates have come out in favor of the standards. Attached is an article from yesterday's Gongwer news service regarding other groups supporting the standards.  Please contact Governor Kasich and ask him to veto these bills.


Ron

Monday, November 28, 2016
Business Groups Argue For Energy Standards In Advance Of Hearings <http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/news.cfm?Article_ID=852280204>

A group of Chamber of Commerce leaders have added their names to the roster of business leaders urging legislative leaders and Gov. John Kasich<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/bio.cfm?nameid=110902&locid=2> to reinstate the renewable energy and energy efficiency standards.

The letter, signed by 11 chamber leaders, was delivered Monday to Senate President Keith Faber<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/bio.cfm?nameid=29002&locid=2>, House Speaker Cliff Rosenberger<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/bio.cfm?nameid=133602&locid=2>, and Gov. Kasich.

"To enable Ohio to take full advantage of this fast-growing sector that has already delivered more than $1.4 billion worth of investments, 9,000 jobs, and $4.6 million in payments to landowners and local governments, we believe there is a need for a clear and consistent roadmap on this issue," the group wrote in the letter<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/130/Ohio%20Chamber%20Letter_112316%5b1%5d.pdf>.

"That is why we encourage you to (1) reinstate the Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) and Energy Efficiency Resource Standard (EERS) and oppose any attempt to continue a 'freeze' on these programs and (2) restore wind siting regulations that will allow companies to continue to develop wind projects that will benefit our local communities."

Signing the letter were leaders of the Chambers of Commerce of Toledo, Van Wert, Hardin County, Knox County, Licking County, Paulding, Fulton, Putnam County, along with the Seneca Industrial and Economic Development Corporation and the Chamber Partnership.

The letter's release comes the same week lawmakers return for marathon meetings in which scores of proponents and opponents are expected to testify before the Senate Energy & Natural Resources and House Public Utilities committees on the issue.

The Senate committee meets at 4 p.m. Tuesday to discuss its bill from Sen. Bill Seitz<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/bio.cfm?nameid=18402&locid=2> (SB 320) and is eyeing a vote sometime after Dec. 1. (See Gongwer Ohio Report, November 22, 2016<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/news.cfm?article_id=852250201>) The House committee meets at 9 a.m. Wednesday to take feedback and possibly amend and vote out its own bill (HB 554). (See Gongwer Ohio Report, November 25, 2016<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/news.cfm?article_id=852270202>)

Opponents - principally business representatives and environmental groups - argue both bills would water down the standards by making them unenforceable goals for the first three years. They also argue the bills would expand what counts as energy efficiency, thereby weakening those standards.

Both bills would also expand the industrial opt-out provision - an idea that has drawn concern from opponents who have labeled the move "premature."

Gov. Kasich has vowed to veto any legislation that "kills" the standards and has said a goals-based approach is unacceptable. The letter's signatories praised him for that stance in their press release. (See Gongwer Ohio Report, November 21, 2016<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/news.cfm?article_id=852240201>)

Nine major Ohio companies last month made a similar appeal to lawmakers and Gov. Kasich, urging the state's freeze to end.

- See more at: http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/news.cfm?article_ID=852280204#sthash.aKSMp5Nt.dpuf
Monday, November 28, 2016
Business Groups Argue For Energy Standards In Advance Of Hearings <http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/news.cfm?Article_ID=852280204>

A group of Chamber of Commerce leaders have added their names to the roster of business leaders urging legislative leaders and Gov. John Kasich<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/bio.cfm?nameid=110902&locid=2> to reinstate the renewable energy and energy efficiency standards.

The letter, signed by 11 chamber leaders, was delivered Monday to Senate President Keith Faber<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/bio.cfm?nameid=29002&locid=2>, House Speaker Cliff Rosenberger<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/bio.cfm?nameid=133602&locid=2>, and Gov. Kasich.

"To enable Ohio to take full advantage of this fast-growing sector that has already delivered more than $1.4 billion worth of investments, 9,000 jobs, and $4.6 million in payments to landowners and local governments, we believe there is a need for a clear and consistent roadmap on this issue," the group wrote in the letter<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/130/Ohio%20Chamber%20Letter_112316%5b1%5d.pdf>.

"That is why we encourage you to (1) reinstate the Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) and Energy Efficiency Resource Standard (EERS) and oppose any attempt to continue a 'freeze' on these programs and (2) restore wind siting regulations that will allow companies to continue to develop wind projects that will benefit our local communities."

Signing the letter were leaders of the Chambers of Commerce of Toledo, Van Wert, Hardin County, Knox County, Licking County, Paulding, Fulton, Putnam County, along with the Seneca Industrial and Economic Development Corporation and the Chamber Partnership.

The letter's release comes the same week lawmakers return for marathon meetings in which scores of proponents and opponents are expected to testify before the Senate Energy & Natural Resources and House Public Utilities committees on the issue.

The Senate committee meets at 4 p.m. Tuesday to discuss its bill from Sen. Bill Seitz<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/bio.cfm?nameid=18402&locid=2> (SB 320) and is eyeing a vote sometime after Dec. 1. (See Gongwer Ohio Report, November 22, 2016<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/news.cfm?article_id=852250201>) The House committee meets at 9 a.m. Wednesday to take feedback and possibly amend and vote out its own bill (HB 554). (See Gongwer Ohio Report, November 25, 2016<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/news.cfm?article_id=852270202>)

Opponents - principally business representatives and environmental groups - argue both bills would water down the standards by making them unenforceable goals for the first three years. They also argue the bills would expand what counts as energy efficiency, thereby weakening those standards.

Both bills would also expand the industrial opt-out provision - an idea that has drawn concern from opponents who have labeled the move "premature."

Gov. Kasich has vowed to veto any legislation that "kills" the standards and has said a goals-based approach is unacceptable. The letter's signatories praised him for that stance in their press release. (See Gongwer Ohio Report, November 21, 2016<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/news.cfm?article_id=852240201>)

Nine major Ohio companies last month made a similar appeal to lawmakers and Gov. Kasich, urging the state's freeze to end.

- See more at: http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/news.cfm?article_ID=852280204#sthash.aKSMp5Nt.dpuf


Monday, November 28, 2016
Business Groups Argue For Energy Standards In Advance Of Hearings <http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/news.cfm?Article_ID=852280204>

A group of Chamber of Commerce leaders have added their names to the roster of business leaders urging legislative leaders and Gov. John Kasich<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/bio.cfm?nameid=110902&locid=2> to reinstate the renewable energy and energy efficiency standards.

The letter, signed by 11 chamber leaders, was delivered Monday to Senate President Keith Faber<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/bio.cfm?nameid=29002&locid=2>, House Speaker Cliff Rosenberger<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/bio.cfm?nameid=133602&locid=2>, and Gov. Kasich.

"To enable Ohio to take full advantage of this fast-growing sector that has already delivered more than $1.4 billion worth of investments, 9,000 jobs, and $4.6 million in payments to landowners and local governments, we believe there is a need for a clear and consistent roadmap on this issue," the group wrote in the letter<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/130/Ohio%20Chamber%20Letter_112316%5b1%5d.pdf>.

"That is why we encourage you to (1) reinstate the Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) and Energy Efficiency Resource Standard (EERS) and oppose any attempt to continue a 'freeze' on these programs and (2) restore wind siting regulations that will allow companies to continue to develop wind projects that will benefit our local communities."

Signing the letter were leaders of the Chambers of Commerce of Toledo, Van Wert, Hardin County, Knox County, Licking County, Paulding, Fulton, Putnam County, along with the Seneca Industrial and Economic Development Corporation and the Chamber Partnership.

The letter's release comes the same week lawmakers return for marathon meetings in which scores of proponents and opponents are expected to testify before the Senate Energy & Natural Resources and House Public Utilities committees on the issue.

The Senate committee meets at 4 p.m. Tuesday to discuss its bill from Sen. Bill Seitz<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/bio.cfm?nameid=18402&locid=2> (SB 320) and is eyeing a vote sometime after Dec. 1. (See Gongwer Ohio Report, November 22, 2016<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/news.cfm?article_id=852250201>) The House committee meets at 9 a.m. Wednesday to take feedback and possibly amend and vote out its own bill (HB 554). (See Gongwer Ohio Report, November 25, 2016<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/news.cfm?article_id=852270202>)

Opponents - principally business representatives and environmental groups - argue both bills would water down the standards by making them unenforceable goals for the first three years. They also argue the bills would expand what counts as energy efficiency, thereby weakening those standards.

Both bills would also expand the industrial opt-out provision - an idea that has drawn concern from opponents who have labeled the move "premature."

Gov. Kasich has vowed to veto any legislation that "kills" the standards and has said a goals-based approach is unacceptable. The letter's signatories praised him for that stance in their press release. (See Gongwer Ohio Report, November 21, 2016<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/news.cfm?article_id=852240201>)

Nine major Ohio companies last month made a similar appeal to lawmakers and Gov. Kasich, urging the state's freeze to end.

- See more at: http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/news.cfm?article_ID=852280204#sthash.3Pda52WZ.dpuf
Monday, November 28, 2016
Business Groups Argue For Energy Standards In Advance Of Hearings <http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/news.cfm?Article_ID=852280204>

A group of Chamber of Commerce leaders have added their names to the roster of business leaders urging legislative leaders and Gov. John Kasich<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/bio.cfm?nameid=110902&locid=2> to reinstate the renewable energy and energy efficiency standards.

The letter, signed by 11 chamber leaders, was delivered Monday to Senate President Keith Faber<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/bio.cfm?nameid=29002&locid=2>, House Speaker Cliff Rosenberger<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/bio.cfm?nameid=133602&locid=2>, and Gov. Kasich.

"To enable Ohio to take full advantage of this fast-growing sector that has already delivered more than $1.4 billion worth of investments, 9,000 jobs, and $4.6 million in payments to landowners and local governments, we believe there is a need for a clear and consistent roadmap on this issue," the group wrote in the letter<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/130/Ohio%20Chamber%20Letter_112316%5b1%5d.pdf>.

"That is why we encourage you to (1) reinstate the Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) and Energy Efficiency Resource Standard (EERS) and oppose any attempt to continue a 'freeze' on these programs and (2) restore wind siting regulations that will allow companies to continue to develop wind projects that will benefit our local communities."

Signing the letter were leaders of the Chambers of Commerce of Toledo, Van Wert, Hardin County, Knox County, Licking County, Paulding, Fulton, Putnam County, along with the Seneca Industrial and Economic Development Corporation and the Chamber Partnership.

The letter's release comes the same week lawmakers return for marathon meetings in which scores of proponents and opponents are expected to testify before the Senate Energy & Natural Resources and House Public Utilities committees on the issue.

The Senate committee meets at 4 p.m. Tuesday to discuss its bill from Sen. Bill Seitz<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/bio.cfm?nameid=18402&locid=2> (SB 320) and is eyeing a vote sometime after Dec. 1. (See Gongwer Ohio Report, November 22, 2016<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/news.cfm?article_id=852250201>) The House committee meets at 9 a.m. Wednesday to take feedback and possibly amend and vote out its own bill (HB 554). (See Gongwer Ohio Report, November 25, 2016<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/news.cfm?article_id=852270202>)

Opponents - principally business representatives and environmental groups - argue both bills would water down the standards by making them unenforceable goals for the first three years. They also argue the bills would expand what counts as energy efficiency, thereby weakening those standards.

Both bills would also expand the industrial opt-out provision - an idea that has drawn concern from opponents who have labeled the move "premature."

Gov. Kasich has vowed to veto any legislation that "kills" the standards and has said a goals-based approach is unacceptable. The letter's signatories praised him for that stance in their press release. (See Gongwer Ohio Report, November 21, 2016<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/news.cfm?article_id=852240201>)

Nine major Ohio companies last month made a similar appeal to lawmakers and Gov. Kasich, urging the state's freeze to end.

- See more at: http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/news.cfm?article_ID=852280204#sthash.3Pda52WZ.dpuf
Monday, November 28, 2016
Business Groups Argue For Energy Standards In Advance Of Hearings <http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/news.cfm?Article_ID=852280204>

A group of Chamber of Commerce leaders have added their names to the roster of business leaders urging legislative leaders and Gov. John Kasich<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/bio.cfm?nameid=110902&locid=2> to reinstate the renewable energy and energy efficiency standards.

The letter, signed by 11 chamber leaders, was delivered Monday to Senate President Keith Faber<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/bio.cfm?nameid=29002&locid=2>, House Speaker Cliff Rosenberger<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/bio.cfm?nameid=133602&locid=2>, and Gov. Kasich.

"To enable Ohio to take full advantage of this fast-growing sector that has already delivered more than $1.4 billion worth of investments, 9,000 jobs, and $4.6 million in payments to landowners and local governments, we believe there is a need for a clear and consistent roadmap on this issue," the group wrote in the letter<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/130/Ohio%20Chamber%20Letter_112316%5b1%5d.pdf>.

"That is why we encourage you to (1) reinstate the Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) and Energy Efficiency Resource Standard (EERS) and oppose any attempt to continue a 'freeze' on these programs and (2) restore wind siting regulations that will allow companies to continue to develop wind projects that will benefit our local communities."

Signing the letter were leaders of the Chambers of Commerce of Toledo, Van Wert, Hardin County, Knox County, Licking County, Paulding, Fulton, Putnam County, along with the Seneca Industrial and Economic Development Corporation and the Chamber Partnership.

The letter's release comes the same week lawmakers return for marathon meetings in which scores of proponents and opponents are expected to testify before the Senate Energy & Natural Resources and House Public Utilities committees on the issue.

The Senate committee meets at 4 p.m. Tuesday to discuss its bill from Sen. Bill Seitz<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/bio.cfm?nameid=18402&locid=2> (SB 320) and is eyeing a vote sometime after Dec. 1. (See Gongwer Ohio Report, November 22, 2016<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/news.cfm?article_id=852250201>) The House committee meets at 9 a.m. Wednesday to take feedback and possibly amend and vote out its own bill (HB 554). (See Gongwer Ohio Report, November 25, 2016<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/news.cfm?article_id=852270202>)

Opponents - principally business representatives and environmental groups - argue both bills would water down the standards by making them unenforceable goals for the first three years. They also argue the bills would expand what counts as energy efficiency, thereby weakening those standards.

Both bills would also expand the industrial opt-out provision - an idea that has drawn concern from opponents who have labeled the move "premature."

Gov. Kasich has vowed to veto any legislation that "kills" the standards and has said a goals-based approach is unacceptable. The letter's signatories praised him for that stance in their press release. (See Gongwer Ohio Report, November 21, 2016<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/news.cfm?article_id=852240201>)

Nine major Ohio companies last month made a similar appeal to lawmakers and Gov. Kasich, urging the state's freeze to end.

- See more at: http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/news.cfm?article_ID=852280204#sthash.aKSMp5Nt.dpuf
Monday, November 28, 2016
Business Groups Argue For Energy Standards In Advance Of Hearings <http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/news.cfm?Article_ID=852280204>

A group of Chamber of Commerce leaders have added their names to the roster of business leaders urging legislative leaders and Gov. John Kasich<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/bio.cfm?nameid=110902&locid=2> to reinstate the renewable energy and energy efficiency standards.

The letter, signed by 11 chamber leaders, was delivered Monday to Senate President Keith Faber<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/bio.cfm?nameid=29002&locid=2>, House Speaker Cliff Rosenberger<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/bio.cfm?nameid=133602&locid=2>, and Gov. Kasich.

"To enable Ohio to take full advantage of this fast-growing sector that has already delivered more than $1.4 billion worth of investments, 9,000 jobs, and $4.6 million in payments to landowners and local governments, we believe there is a need for a clear and consistent roadmap on this issue," the group wrote in the letter<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/130/Ohio%20Chamber%20Letter_112316%5b1%5d.pdf>.

"That is why we encourage you to (1) reinstate the Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) and Energy Efficiency Resource Standard (EERS) and oppose any attempt to continue a 'freeze' on these programs and (2) restore wind siting regulations that will allow companies to continue to develop wind projects that will benefit our local communities."

Signing the letter were leaders of the Chambers of Commerce of Toledo, Van Wert, Hardin County, Knox County, Licking County, Paulding, Fulton, Putnam County, along with the Seneca Industrial and Economic Development Corporation and the Chamber Partnership.

The letter's release comes the same week lawmakers return for marathon meetings in which scores of proponents and opponents are expected to testify before the Senate Energy & Natural Resources and House Public Utilities committees on the issue.

The Senate committee meets at 4 p.m. Tuesday to discuss its bill from Sen. Bill Seitz<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/bio.cfm?nameid=18402&locid=2> (SB 320) and is eyeing a vote sometime after Dec. 1. (See Gongwer Ohio Report, November 22, 2016<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/news.cfm?article_id=852250201>) The House committee meets at 9 a.m. Wednesday to take feedback and possibly amend and vote out its own bill (HB 554). (See Gongwer Ohio Report, November 25, 2016<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/news.cfm?article_id=852270202>)

Opponents - principally business representatives and environmental groups - argue both bills would water down the standards by making them unenforceable goals for the first three years. They also argue the bills would expand what counts as energy efficiency, thereby weakening those standards.

Both bills would also expand the industrial opt-out provision - an idea that has drawn concern from opponents who have labeled the move "premature."

Gov. Kasich has vowed to veto any legislation that "kills" the standards and has said a goals-based approach is unacceptable. The letter's signatories praised him for that stance in their press release. (See Gongwer Ohio Report, November 21, 2016<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/news.cfm?article_id=852240201>)

Nine major Ohio companies last month made a similar appeal to lawmakers and Gov. Kasich, urging the state's freeze to end.

- See more at: http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/news.cfm?article_ID=852280204#sthash.aKSMp5Nt.dpuf
Monday, November 28, 2016
Business Groups Argue For Energy Standards In Advance Of Hearings <http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/news.cfm?Article_ID=852280204>

A group of Chamber of Commerce leaders have added their names to the roster of business leaders urging legislative leaders and Gov. John Kasich<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/bio.cfm?nameid=110902&locid=2> to reinstate the renewable energy and energy efficiency standards.

The letter, signed by 11 chamber leaders, was delivered Monday to Senate President Keith Faber<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/bio.cfm?nameid=29002&locid=2>, House Speaker Cliff Rosenberger<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/bio.cfm?nameid=133602&locid=2>, and Gov. Kasich.

"To enable Ohio to take full advantage of this fast-growing sector that has already delivered more than $1.4 billion worth of investments, 9,000 jobs, and $4.6 million in payments to landowners and local governments, we believe there is a need for a clear and consistent roadmap on this issue," the group wrote in the letter<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/130/Ohio%20Chamber%20Letter_112316%5b1%5d.pdf>.

"That is why we encourage you to (1) reinstate the Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) and Energy Efficiency Resource Standard (EERS) and oppose any attempt to continue a 'freeze' on these programs and (2) restore wind siting regulations that will allow companies to continue to develop wind projects that will benefit our local communities."

Signing the letter were leaders of the Chambers of Commerce of Toledo, Van Wert, Hardin County, Knox County, Licking County, Paulding, Fulton, Putnam County, along with the Seneca Industrial and Economic Development Corporation and the Chamber Partnership.

The letter's release comes the same week lawmakers return for marathon meetings in which scores of proponents and opponents are expected to testify before the Senate Energy & Natural Resources and House Public Utilities committees on the issue.

The Senate committee meets at 4 p.m. Tuesday to discuss its bill from Sen. Bill Seitz<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/bio.cfm?nameid=18402&locid=2> (SB 320) and is eyeing a vote sometime after Dec. 1. (See Gongwer Ohio Report, November 22, 2016<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/news.cfm?article_id=852250201>) The House committee meets at 9 a.m. Wednesday to take feedback and possibly amend and vote out its own bill (HB 554). (See Gongwer Ohio Report, November 25, 2016<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/news.cfm?article_id=852270202>)

Opponents - principally business representatives and environmental groups - argue both bills would water down the standards by making them unenforceable goals for the first three years. They also argue the bills would expand what counts as energy efficiency, thereby weakening those standards.

Both bills would also expand the industrial opt-out provision - an idea that has drawn concern from opponents who have labeled the move "premature."

Gov. Kasich has vowed to veto any legislation that "kills" the standards and has said a goals-based approach is unacceptable. The letter's signatories praised him for that stance in their press release. (See Gongwer Ohio Report, November 21, 2016<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/news.cfm?article_id=852240201>)

Nine major Ohio companies last month made a similar appeal to lawmakers and Gov. Kasich, urging the state's freeze to end.

- See more at: http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/news.cfm?article_ID=852280204#sthash.aKSMp5Nt.dpuf
Monday, November 28, 2016
Business Groups Argue For Energy Standards In Advance Of Hearings <http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/news.cfm?Article_ID=852280204>

A group of Chamber of Commerce leaders have added their names to the roster of business leaders urging legislative leaders and Gov. John Kasich<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/bio.cfm?nameid=110902&locid=2> to reinstate the renewable energy and energy efficiency standards.

The letter, signed by 11 chamber leaders, was delivered Monday to Senate President Keith Faber<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/bio.cfm?nameid=29002&locid=2>, House Speaker Cliff Rosenberger<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/bio.cfm?nameid=133602&locid=2>, and Gov. Kasich.

"To enable Ohio to take full advantage of this fast-growing sector that has already delivered more than $1.4 billion worth of investments, 9,000 jobs, and $4.6 million in payments to landowners and local governments, we believe there is a need for a clear and consistent roadmap on this issue," the group wrote in the letter<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/130/Ohio%20Chamber%20Letter_112316%5b1%5d.pdf>.

"That is why we encourage you to (1) reinstate the Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) and Energy Efficiency Resource Standard (EERS) and oppose any attempt to continue a 'freeze' on these programs and (2) restore wind siting regulations that will allow companies to continue to develop wind projects that will benefit our local communities."

Signing the letter were leaders of the Chambers of Commerce of Toledo, Van Wert, Hardin County, Knox County, Licking County, Paulding, Fulton, Putnam County, along with the Seneca Industrial and Economic Development Corporation and the Chamber Partnership.

The letter's release comes the same week lawmakers return for marathon meetings in which scores of proponents and opponents are expected to testify before the Senate Energy & Natural Resources and House Public Utilities committees on the issue.

The Senate committee meets at 4 p.m. Tuesday to discuss its bill from Sen. Bill Seitz<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/bio.cfm?nameid=18402&locid=2> (SB 320) and is eyeing a vote sometime after Dec. 1. (See Gongwer Ohio Report, November 22, 2016<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/news.cfm?article_id=852250201>) The House committee meets at 9 a.m. Wednesday to take feedback and possibly amend and vote out its own bill (HB 554). (See Gongwer Ohio Report, November 25, 2016<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/news.cfm?article_id=852270202>)

Opponents - principally business representatives and environmental groups - argue both bills would water down the standards by making them unenforceable goals for the first three years. They also argue the bills would expand what counts as energy efficiency, thereby weakening those standards.

Both bills would also expand the industrial opt-out provision - an idea that has drawn concern from opponents who have labeled the move "premature."

Gov. Kasich has vowed to veto any legislation that "kills" the standards and has said a goals-based approach is unacceptable. The letter's signatories praised him for that stance in their press release. (See Gongwer Ohio Report, November 21, 2016<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/news.cfm?article_id=852240201>)

Nine major Ohio companies last month made a similar appeal to lawmakers and Gov. Kasich, urging the state's freeze to end.

- See more at: http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/news.cfm?article_ID=852280204#sthash.aKSMp5Nt.dpuf
Monday, November 28, 2016
Business Groups Argue For Energy Standards In Advance Of Hearings <http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/news.cfm?Article_ID=852280204>

A group of Chamber of Commerce leaders have added their names to the roster of business leaders urging legislative leaders and Gov. John Kasich<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/bio.cfm?nameid=110902&locid=2> to reinstate the renewable energy and energy efficiency standards.

The letter, signed by 11 chamber leaders, was delivered Monday to Senate President Keith Faber<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/bio.cfm?nameid=29002&locid=2>, House Speaker Cliff Rosenberger<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/bio.cfm?nameid=133602&locid=2>, and Gov. Kasich.

"To enable Ohio to take full advantage of this fast-growing sector that has already delivered more than $1.4 billion worth of investments, 9,000 jobs, and $4.6 million in payments to landowners and local governments, we believe there is a need for a clear and consistent roadmap on this issue," the group wrote in the letter<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/130/Ohio%20Chamber%20Letter_112316%5b1%5d.pdf>.

"That is why we encourage you to (1) reinstate the Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) and Energy Efficiency Resource Standard (EERS) and oppose any attempt to continue a 'freeze' on these programs and (2) restore wind siting regulations that will allow companies to continue to develop wind projects that will benefit our local communities."

Signing the letter were leaders of the Chambers of Commerce of Toledo, Van Wert, Hardin County, Knox County, Licking County, Paulding, Fulton, Putnam County, along with the Seneca Industrial and Economic Development Corporation and the Chamber Partnership.

The letter's release comes the same week lawmakers return for marathon meetings in which scores of proponents and opponents are expected to testify before the Senate Energy & Natural Resources and House Public Utilities committees on the issue.

The Senate committee meets at 4 p.m. Tuesday to discuss its bill from Sen. Bill Seitz<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/bio.cfm?nameid=18402&locid=2> (SB 320) and is eyeing a vote sometime after Dec. 1. (See Gongwer Ohio Report, November 22, 2016<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/news.cfm?article_id=852250201>) The House committee meets at 9 a.m. Wednesday to take feedback and possibly amend and vote out its own bill (HB 554). (See Gongwer Ohio Report, November 25, 2016<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/news.cfm?article_id=852270202>)

Opponents - principally business representatives and environmental groups - argue both bills would water down the standards by making them unenforceable goals for the first three years. They also argue the bills would expand what counts as energy efficiency, thereby weakening those standards.

Both bills would also expand the industrial opt-out provision - an idea that has drawn concern from opponents who have labeled the move "premature."

Gov. Kasich has vowed to veto any legislation that "kills" the standards and has said a goals-based approach is unacceptable. The letter's signatories praised him for that stance in their press release. (See Gongwer Ohio Report, November 21, 2016<http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/news.cfm?article_id=852240201>)

Nine major Ohio companies last month made a similar appeal to lawmakers and Gov. Kasich, urging the state's freeze to end.

- See more at: http://www.gongwer-oh.com/programming/news.cfm?article_ID=852280204#sthash.aKSMp5Nt.dpuf

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