Ohio local governments embracing clean energy to alleviate burden of energy affordability crisis

By: Joe Flarida

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: July 23, 2026

Words: 782

Last Updated: 4 weeks ago

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Here in Ohio, we have been mired in an ongoing energy affordability crisis — and for too many families, relief feels nowhere in sight.

Over the past decade, electric bills have climbed steadily across the state, but recently the pace has accelerated. In the last year alone, some Ohioans have seen their monthly bills jump as much as 44%.

Families are being forced to choose between paying their utilities, rent, or putting food …

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