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Will Hinman on the Demand Growing for Power
Whether it's new manufacturing, data centers or electric vehicles, solar lobbyist Will Hinman points out the future demand is there.
"We need more energy on the grid to meet the demand that we’re facing," Hinman, who heads the Utility Scale Energy Coalition of Ohio, explained.
The Tangible Benefits of Renewable Energy PILOT Payments
As Ohio continues to bring new utility-scale renewable energy projects online each year, an increasing number of communities across the state are experiencing tangible economic benefits. These benefits, once met with skepticism by renewable project opponents and some community members, come in the form of annual fixed payments made directly to local communities over decades. These payments, known as PILOT (Payment In Lieu of Taxes) payments, are proving their value.
How State Laws Banned Big Wind and Solar in a Quarter of Ohio
In Erie County, you can’t build solar farms on unincorporated land or wind turbines off the lakeshore.
It’s the same story for the unincorporated land in Ottawa County. And in Mahoning County, after local township trustees killed Alpin Sun’s plans for a 150-megawatt solar farm, the county followed suit and banned all wind and solar a few months later. The list goes on and on.
Ohio Solar Listening Sessions Seek to Boost Projects’ Chances for Success
After multiple projects faced strong local opposition, two developers are trying a different approach that prioritizes early, proactive community engagement.
NBC4 Columbus: Roundtable Discussion - July 7, 2024
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Andy Bowers and Will Hinman launch Bowers Hinman Capitol Affairs
Bowers Hinman Capitol Affairs will engage in legislative advocacy, executive and regulatory lobbying, association management, political consulting, business development, procurement guidance, grassroots coordination, relationship and coalition building, and public affairs and communications strategy. Their work will span across local, state, and federal levels.
Reinvesting in DeWine’s schools ‘Wellness and Success’ program will yield long-term gains: Will Hinman
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine's 2023-25 biennial budget proposal calls for a renewal of his school "Wellness and Success" initiative to ensure that Ohio schools both urban and rural have the resources to meet kids' mental health, support and counseling needs - a great investment for the future that also promises future savings, writes Will Hinman in a guest column today.
Utility Scale Solar Energy Coalition of Ohio announces Will Hinman as Executive Director
The Utility Scale Solar Energy Coalition of Ohio (USSEC) – the trade association representing utility-scale solar developers, manufacturers and industry leaders in Ohio – recently announced the hiring of Will Hinman as its Executive Director.