Energy Efficiency

University of Dayton Clean Energy Program Exceeding Expectations

Associated Press and Dayton Daily News — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 17:05:00 +0000

An expanding program in clean and renewable energy at the University of Dayton is exceeding enrollment expectations and drawing students from around the world.

The program at UD has swelled to three times the school's expectations for enrollment since it was launched in 2009.

Among its 50 students, the program has three Fulbright scholars - a record for any one program at the university. Fulbright scholars are international students chosen for their academics and leadership potential.

Changes in Ohio’s Energy Efficiency Law Dead For Now But Could Resurface

Bill Cohen (Ohio Public Radio) — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 17:01:50 +0000

Environmental activists and consumer advocates are breathing a sigh of relief. Ohio lawmakers apparently are NOT going to change the state’s energy efficiency program during the last days of the current legislative session.

The program requires electric companies to lower overall power usage by giving money to people and businesses that buy energy-saving appliances and equipment. To fund the program, all electricity customers pay a surcharge on their monthly electric bills.

Ohio Legislators Could Wipe Out Energy Efficiency Incentives

Bill Cohen (Ohio Public Radio) — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 14:06:16 +0000

Ohio consumer advocates and environmentalists have been worrying out loud that state legislators might water down or wipe out a 4-year old program that encourages electricity customers to be more energy-efficient. Now, as statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen reports --- some comments by the top man in the Ohio Senate show those activists have good REASON to worry.

Energy Efficiency Advocates Rally In Columbus

Ohio Public Radio — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:14:42 +0000

Energy efficiency advocates hold a rally in Columbus today (Monday). They want to keep pressure on legislators to maintain requirements for utilities to cut the amount of electricity that customers consume and increase their use of alternative energy sources. Michelle Kanu from member station WCPN has more.