The Ohio Conservative Energy Forum (OHCEF) is a conservative clean energy education and advocacy nonprofit. OHCEF is a member of the Conservative Energy Network (CEN), a national coalition of 21 state-based organizations that seek to advance clean energy solutions based on the conservative principles of less government, states' rights, and free markets. Learn more about Ohio's below and contact us if you have questions or need additional resources. DID YOU KNOW?

Ohio is home to over Minster, Ohio is home Nearly 250 Ohio 114,000 clean energy to the first municipal companies are industry jobs. 11.3% solar + storage facility engaged in the clean of these jobs are in the United States. chain. staffed by Ohio veterans.

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https://www.eia.gov/electricity/state/ *Renewables include: Wind, Solar, Hydro and Biomass **Other includes: Nuclear, Wood, Petroleum, Battery Voters Across the Political Spectrum Support Clean Energy Policies

According to a 2019 Statewide Survey Conducted by Public Opinion Strategies 84% 82% 63% of Ohio conservatives of Ohio conservatives of Ohio conservatives want to see at least 25% support allowing utility are more likely to of Ohio’s electricity customers who generate support a politician who come from renewable their own power through supports renewable sources. solar panels to be energy and energy compensated for efficiency. generating more power than they can use. Impact of Wind 864 MW #23 ~2,000 Total Installed National Ranking in Wind Jobs Capacity Installed Capacity $1.4B $7M 40% Cumulative Annual State and Cost Decrease Investment Local Tax Payments Over 10 Years

https://www.awea.org/resources/fact-sheets/state-facts-sheets IMpact of In ohio 264 MW #28 7,282 Total Installed National Ranking in Solar Jobs 3 Capacity1 Installed Capacity2 $702M $17.1M 38% Cumulative Projected Annual Cost Decrease Investment4 Local Tax Revenue5 Over 5 Years 6

1-4, 6. https://www.seia.org/states-map 5. https://www.opsb.ohio.gov/rules/2020-rule-review/stakeholder-comments/ussec/ (p.27) Energy Efficiency Impact in ohio $186.9M 1,448,198 MWh 81,676 EE Program Net Incremental EE Jobs3 Spending 1 Savings (MWh) 2

1.https://database.aceee.org/sites/default/files/docs/spending-savings-tables.pdf 2.Ibid. 3.https://e2.org/reports/energy-efficiency-jobs-in-america-2019/ Electric Vehicles in ohio

5,000 12,820 4,000

3,000 Total EV Stock 2,000 432 1,000

0 Number of 2016 2017 2018 Charging Locations 2 EV Sales 2016-20181

1.https://evadoption.com/ev-market-share/ev-market-share-state/ 2.https://evadoption.com/ev-charging-stations-statistics/charging-stations-by-state/ State Resources To learn more about how you can support conservative clean energy policy solutions, we encourage you to contact us with questions and for additional resources on the state's energy issues. Tyler Duvelius Executive Director Ohio Conservative Energy Forum [email protected]

Land & Liberty Coalition

The Land & Liberty Coalition is a group of local citizens who support clean and renewable energy developments. The coalition is made up of farmers, land owners, and key stakeholders who are concerned about protecting their property, developing their communities, and being good stewards of the land. Learn more at www.landandlibertycoalition.com.

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