Ohio: Forever Chemicals
A public health advocacy group says PFAS “forever chemicals” in Ohio oil and gas wells threaten drinking water supplies as industry groups downplay a recent study.
View detailsA public health advocacy group says PFAS “forever chemicals” in Ohio oil and gas wells threaten drinking water supplies as industry groups downplay a recent study.
View detailsNatural Gas Key Takeaways Prompt month NYMEX natural gas settled at $5.20/MMbtu on Monday, October 24, up $.24/MMbtu. After several very bearish sessions, near-month (November) NYMEX futures reversed direction on Monday, settling higher at the end of the day. Prompt-month NYMEX traded up $.16/MMbtu in early morning trading at $5.37/MMbtu. Calendar year 23-27 settled at…
View detailsLarge-scale solar development is a key consideration in a southwestern Ohio county’s future planning document. More >>
View detailsEnvironmental advocates fear that investors’ push for oil and gas companies and utilities to reduce carbon emissions has led to the sale, and potentially prolonged use, of their fossil fuel assets.
View detailsOhio Electricity Rates More than Double By Summer Ohio FirstEnergy customers will see their electric bills rise starting next summer, as the Akron-based utility has purchased some of its electricity at more than twice the price it’s paying now. During the October 4th auction, FirstEnergy agreed to pay an average price of $122.30 per megawatt-hour for delivery…
View detailsThe National Renewable Energy Laboratory estimates the U.S. offshore wind industry will provide up to 58,000 full-time jobs each year beginning in 2024, mostly in manufacturing.
View detailsWeather Outlook: Brrr! Frost and freeze conditions are forecast early this week across portions of the Plains, Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley and Tennessee Valley. Mild to warm weather for the remainder of the week across the Midwest, East and South will allow some late-season cooling demand along the Gulf Coast and back into Texas, but…
View detailsOhio ratepayers remain on the hook for potentially rising costs related to coal plant subsidies approved under Ohio’s House Bill 6 as state regulators fail to take action in multiple cases. #HB6 #ohio #energynates #firstenergy
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