SB294

Declare the state's energy siting policy

Chamber Passed·6/10/26

Ohio SB294 declares the state's energy siting policy to ensure affordable, reliable, and clean energy security.

Ohio SB294 establishes the state's energy siting policy to ensure affordable, reliable, and clean energy security. It mandates the use of affordable, reliable, and clean energy sources in applications for utility facility certificates. The policy prioritizes domestic production of energy, excluding nuclear energy, and minimizes reliance on foreign adversary nations for critical materials or manufacturing. Clean energy sources include those listed in U.S.C. 15852(b) and hydrocarbons meeting Clean Air Act standards.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 24–9 · Jun 10
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
11
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

24 Yea

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9 Nay

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Calendar

Jun 2

10:00 AM

Senate Energy 6th Hearing, Proponent/Opponent/Interested Party

May 19

10:00 AM

Senate Energy 5th Hearing, Proponent/Opponent/Interested Party

History

Jun 16

House

Introduced

Jun 10

Senate

Passed

Jun 2

Senate

Reported - Substitute: Energy