OHIO’S GREEN STORY JANE HARF, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, GREEN ENERGY OUR MISSION

Green Energy Ohio (GEO) is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting sustainable energy policies, technologies, and practices. OUR OBJECTIVES

◼ To promote sustainable energy policies, technologies, and practices of value to Ohio’s economy and environment. ◼ To educate Ohioans on the availability, use, and benefits of renewable resources and energy conservation and efficiency. ◼ To represent a diverse membership, including individuals, businesses, community and government entities, academic institutions, and nonprofit organizations who share GEO’s mission. OUR MEMBERSHIP

◼ Individuals with a commitment to a clean energy future. ◼ Businesses engaged in the clean energy economy and companies pursuing clean energy options. ◼ Academic programs and institutes focused on sustainability and clean energy. ◼ Government and community entities engaged in sustainable practices and clean energy programs. OUR PROGRAMS

◼ Annual Green Energy Ohio Tour ◼ Growing Local Solar: Community- based tools to enable solar development in Ohio ◼ “The Human Element” Documentary ◼ Meet, Learn & Share Regional Events ◼ Annual Green Achievement Awards Ceremony & Reception ● Experience the unique features of the LEED Platinum John Elliot Center for Architecture and Environmental Design ● Discover Green Energy Ohio’s current and future plans ● Enjoy refreshments and conversation with supporters of a clean energy future ● Celebrate the 2019 Green Achievement Award winners Green Achievement Award for Business: Talan Products, Inc.

◼ Talan Products is a $50 million contract manufacturer specializing in solar mounting systems, LED lighting components & building products whose customer base includes residential, commercial & utility scale solar companies. ◼ Talan also has a history of manufacturing thermal & PV solar system components. ◼ As the solar industry grew and the need for metal manufacturing services grew with it, Talan Products correctly predicted the high growth potential of the new market. ◼ Talan has received over 50 awards for growth, innovation & manufacturing excellence. Green Achievement Award for Professional Associations: The Ohio Hospital Association

◼ The OHA Energy and Sustainability Program ensures that all members have access to the resources, financial incentives, and educational programs necessary to make informed decisions around the energy and environmental impact of their facilities. ◼ In 2018, participating members achieved $9.6 million in energy savings, rebates and educational benefits from the program. ◼ Ohio is currently second in the nation with 13 ENERGY STAR certified OHA member hospitals. As of November 2018, 17 percent of all ENERGY STAR certified hospitals nationwide are in Ohio. Green Achievement Award for Government Agencies: The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Corrections

◼ In 2015, the Richland Correctional Institution Reintegration Unit began a program to train offenders for employment after their release. ◼ The Understanding Photovoltaics class provides a 12-week training program in solar technology and installation for approximately 20 offenders. Students spend 4 hours a week in the classroom and another 2 hours a week working on solar panel technology. Three to five students are chosen to take the certification exam. ◼ The photovoltaics program is an ETA certified testing center, with students have a 94% passing rate with the majority scoring over 90% on the exam. ◼ ODRC has also issued an RFP for the installation of 15-30 MW of solar photovoltaics across multiple institutions, putting them at the forefront of renewable energy use in state government entities. Green Achievement Award for Academic Institutions: Kent State University

◼ The photovoltaic solar array on the roof of the Field House generates about 500,000 kilowatt hours of electricity per year, approximately one-third of the annual power used by the Field House and Dix Stadium. ◼ Kent State’s combined heat and power plant is twice as efficient as a standard utility power plant and produces electricity as well as steam and chilled water on a campus loop. ◼ Energy efficiency retrofits to buildings across campus have reduced energy consumption by over 20%. ◼ Kent State’s commitment extends to the classroom through Bachelor’s degrees in Environmental Studies and Environmental Conservation and Biology, as well as a minor in Sustainability. ▪ ■ Ohio has the 3rd most clean energy jobs in Midwest, 8th in U.S.

■ Clean energy jobs grew 4.6% in 2018, above the regional and national average

■ Clean energy jobs grew even as the state lost jobs overall

■ Cuyahoga, Franklin, and Hamilton counties lead Ohio in clean energy jobs

■ Clean energy employs 74,162 more Ohioans than fossil fuels WIND ENERGY IN OHIO WIND GENERATION

◼ Ohio has significant wind resource potential, both on land and offshore. ◼ During 2017, wind energy provided 1.3% of all in-state electricity production. ◼ State rank for share of electricity: 33rd ◼ Equivalent number of homes powered by wind in 2017: 145,300 WIND PROJECTS & MANUFACTURING FACILITIES

◼ Installed wind capacity: 729 MW ◼ State rank for installed wind capacity: 25th ◼ Number of wind turbines: 383 ◼ State rank for number of wind turbines: 25th ◼ Wind projects online: 40 (Projects above 10 MW: 5) ◼ Wind capacity under construction: 133 MW ◼ Wind capacity in advanced development: 25 MW ◼ Number of active manufacturing facilities in the state: 60 WIND-RELATED MANUFACTURING

◼ Ohio has more wind-related manufacturing facilities than any other state in the nation ◼ Sixty manufacturing facilities produce a wide range of components for the wind industry JOBS & ECONOMIC BENEFITS

◼ An investment in wind power is an investment in jobs, including jobs in operations and maintenance, construction, manufacturing and many support sectors. ◼ In addition, wind projects produce lease payments for landowners and increase the tax base of communities. ◼ Direct jobs in the wind industry: 1,080 ◼ Total capital investment through 2017: $1.2 billion ◼ Annual land lease payments: Between $1- $5 million ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS

◼ Generating wind power creates no emissions and uses virtually no water. ◼ 2017 annual state water consumption savings: 2.0 billion gallons ◼ 2017 annual state carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions avoided: 3.5 million metric tons ◼ 2017 equivalent cars’ worth of emissions avoided: 744,000

*Based on national average water consumption factors for and gas plants SUCCESS STORY: BLUE CREEK WIND FARM

◼ Location: Van Wert and Paulding counties, in northwest Ohio. ◼ The project boundary covers nearly 80 square miles ◼ The total impact of the project is less than 1 acre per turbine, including access roads and the maintenance building. ◼ Capacity: 304 Megawatts (MW) ◼ Began construction in September, 2010; reached commercial operation in June, 2012. SUCCESS STORY: BLUE CREEK WIND FARM

◼ Number of wind Turbines: 152 Gamesa G90, 2.0 MW wind turbines ◼ The turbines are on 328-foot (100 meter) towers for a total height of 476 feet. Each nacelle weighs 85 tons. Each foundation uses about 60 truck-loads of concrete and 60 tons of steel rebar. ◼ The majority of the equipment at Blue Creek was manufactured and assembled in , , , , and . ◼ Each turbine can produce up to two megawatts or 2,700 horsepower, which would be enough to power about 500 average Ohio houses. SUCCESS STORY: BLUE CREEK WIND FARM

◼ Local Economic Benefits: Blue Creek represents a $600 million private investment. ◼ The project pays approximately $2 million in annual lease payments to local landowners. ◼ The project pays $2.7 million in annual payments (PILOT) to local taxing bodies. ◼ In Van Wert County – where 75 percent of Blue Creek is located – Avangrid Renewables is the largest single taxpayer. SUCCESS STORY: BLUE CREEK WIND FARM

◼ Environmental Benefits: The Blue Creek project offsets carbon dioxide emissions for its customers by approximately 1.6 billion pounds per year. ◼ According to the U.S. EPA, that is the equivalent to planting an estimated 138,000 acres of trees, taking 114,000 cars off the road, or not consuming over 2.1 million barrels of oil. ◼ The project also avoids the consumption of 408 million gallons of water per year. SUCCESS STORY: BLUE CREEK WIND FARM

◼ Customers: ▪ FirstEnergy – 100 MW ▪ American Municipal Power – 26 MW ▪ The – 50 MW ▪ Equates to approximately 25 percent of the entire Columbus campus electricity load, and is one of the single largest purchases of actual renewable energy by any university in the country. SUCCESS STORY: ICEBREAKER WIND

The Energy Development Corporation ◼ A non-profit, public-private partnership ◼ Founded in 2009 to develop a sustainable offshore wind energy industry in the Great Lakes ◼ LEEDCo’s mission: ◼ To create a scalable source of renewable energy in Lake Erie ◼ To create jobs and economic prosperity in the region ◼ To protect our air and water resources SUCCESS STORY: ICEBREAKER WIND

◼ Icebreaker Wind Project is a 20.7 MW demonstration wind farm that will consist of six 3.45 MW turbines located 8 miles north of , Ohio. Icebreaker Wind will be the first freshwater offshore wind farm in . ◼ Icebreaker Wind has earned approvals and/or permits from more than a dozen local, state and federal agencies, including the Ohio EPA approval under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act and a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers construction permit. “Ohio has such a unique combination: rural areas to generate power, and the population centers that need to have their energy demands met.” - John Arehart III SOLAR ENERGY IN OHIO OHIO’S SOLAR POTENTIAL

◼ Does the sun shine enough in Ohio? SOLAR GENERATION

◼ Solar energy provided .24% of state’s electricity generation ◼ Equivalent number of homes powered by solar in 2017: 24,679 ◼ Prices have fallen 47% in the last five years ◼ Total solar investment in the state: $593.77 million JOBS & ECONOMIC BENEFITS

◼ Statewide solar jobs: 8,108 ◼ State ranking for solar jobs: 7th ◼ State ranking in solar jobs per capita: 23rd ◼ Number of new jobs in 2018: 644 ◼ Growth in solar jobs in 2018: 9% ◼ State rank by solar jobs added: 5th ◼ Number of solar companies: 289 SOLAR PROJECTS

◼ Installed solar capacity: 202 MW ◼ Number of solar installations: 3,345 ◼ State rank for installed solar capacity: 29th ◼ Number of solar installations (3 MW or greater) currently operational: 9 ◼ Number of solar installations 50 MW or greater approved by Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB): 2 ◼ Number of solar installations 50 MW or greater pending before OPSB: 6 SOLAR INVESTMENT

◼ Utility Scale Solar ◼ AEP Ohio has planned to pursue 400 megawatts with two solar projects. ◼ The projects proposed are the Highland Solar Project (300 MW) and Willowbrook Solar (100 MW), both in Appalachian Ohio ◼ Over 3,000 new direct (mostly during construction) and indirect jobs ◼ 113 additional full-time, permanent, jobs guaranteed as part of the Highland Solar contractual arrangement related to solar manufacturing, installation, and servicing ◼ $250 million in Ohio workers’ earnings ◼ $700 million in economic output SOLAR OPPORTUNITIES

◼ Rural Electric Cooperatives: In 2016, Buckeye Power cooperative launched OurSolar, a solar leasing program. Consumers can subscribe to panels located at their local co-operative headquarters. 23 arrays are planned. The total solar installed and owned by the cooperatives will amount to 2.1 MW upon completion.

◼ Solar Co-Ops: Co-op participants leverage bulk-purchasing power to get discounted pricing and a quality installation, while still signing individual contracts that ensure the right system for their homes. ◼ 11 completed co-ops across the state Delaware Solar Co-op Worthington Solar Co-op • 2016 ● 2016 • 111 Participants ● 80 Participants • 34 Installations ● 17 Installations • 270 KW Capacity ● 95 KW Capacity • $713K Invested ● $248K Invested • $1.23M 25-Year Savings ● $434K 25-Year Savings SUCCESS STORY: THE VILLAGE OF MINSTER ◼ The Village of Minster installed a unique municipal solar and energy storage project–the first of its kind–in 2015. ◼ The project is comprised of a 4.2MW solar facility co-located with a 7MW battery storage facility, which made it one of the largest solar installations in Ohio at the time, and the first to combine energy storage on this type of scale. ◼ The system helps the Village of Minster manage their energy during times of peak demand while also providing an option for reliable back up power. SUCCESS STORY: THE BROOKLYN LANDFILL SOLAR FARM

◼ Last year, a 4 MW solar array opened on 17 acres of the 75 acre closed Brooklyn Landfill in Cuyahoga County. ◼ Developed by IGS Energy, the facility will provide 5% of the electricity needs for 16 county commercial buildings. We know solar works. Economically it makes sense. So why isn’t everybody doing it?” Kevin Eigel, Founder & CEO ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN OHIO

◼ The cleanest, cheapest, and most secure energy is the energy you never use. ◼ Reduce energy use ◼ Build smarter and more efficiently ◼ Improve appliance efficiency standards JOBS & ECONOMIC BENEFITS

◼ Energy efficiency makes up the largest share of the clean energy workforce in Ohio: 81,676 jobs ◼ 7 in 10 clean energy workers are involved in Energy Efficiency ◼ Energy efficiency sectors: ◼ ENERGY STAR and efficient lighting: 16,290 jobs ◼ High efficiency HVAC and renewable H&C: 16,695 jobs ◼ Traditional HVAC: 18,820 jobs ◼ Advanced materials: 19,650 jobs “THE MIDWEST IS A HUGE HUB FOR INNOVATION BUT ALSO HAS A HIGH CARBON -John Seryak, Founder and FOOTPRINT.” CEO EDUCATION & TRAINING EDUCATION & TRAINING

◼ Ohio has a 15 research universities, 22 community and technical colleges, and over 40 independent colleges and universities. ◼ Ohio higher education institutions offer all levels of degrees in programs related to energy and sustainability. ◼ The University of Dayton & Wright State University had the first joint Masters degree program in Clean and Alternative Energy. ◼ Students are educated to work in technical environments, in the public policy arena, and as entrepreneurs and innovators. ◼ Training programs in traditional fields like welding have grown in enrollment as the demand for welders in the clean energy sector has increased. “Sustainability, renewable energy, and energy efficiency are ways of the future. The world needs more of these things.” -Steve Melink, Founder and CEO