Ohio General Assembly Extends County’s Option to Grant “Payment In Lieu Of Taxes” For Energy Projects

As the renewable energy industry continues to grow and alternative forms of clean energy (wind, solar, hydro, geothermal, biomass, etc.) proliferate nationwide, state lawmakers are more than ever discussing comprehensive approaches to energy policy.  Indeed, states across the country are rapidly reconsidering the diverse array of laws that impact energy developers / public utilities, including …

Ohio Revises Administrative Regulations Associated With Commercial-Scale Wind Farms

On March 15, 2018, the Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) finalized proposed additions and revisions to administrative regulations associated with commercial scale wind farms. The finalized rule package is the result of a two-year review process, complete with three separate stakeholder comment periods, an opportunity for rehearing, and numerous different iterations of proposed rules. A …