Our Mission: Power A Clean Future Ohio is building momentum now for a clean, prosperous future by equipping local leaders for equitable, community-driven carbon reductions in Ohio. |
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Local Action Update:
Shaker Heights and Lucas County join PCFO
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We are thrilled to announce the two newest PCFO communities, Shaker Heights and Lucas County!
At the September 27 Shaker Heights City Council meeting, Council members unanimously adopted a resolution to join Power A Clean Future Ohio, furthering efforts underway by the City to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Shaker Heights. With passage of this resolution, the City of Shaker Heights became the 20th community to join Power A Clean Future Ohio.
Shaker Heights Mayor David Weiss said, “Many of the activities our City has undertaken in the last several years overlap with Power A Clean Future Ohio goals, as we seek to live and work more sustainably through recycling programs, tree planting, EV charging, and composting food waste. By joining PCFO, Shaker Heights will benefit from networking with other member cities to share best practices and hear from industry experts to continue to advance sustainability and carbon reduction goals.”
At the September 28 Lucas County Board of County Commissioners meeting, the county commissioners unanimously adopted a resolution to join Power a Clean Future Ohio and committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Lucas County by 30% by 2030 below 2010 levels. PCFO will work with local leaders to provide technical assistance and partnerships to help county staff as they review and update their Greater Toledo: Going Beyond Green sustainability plan. With passage of this resolution, Lucas County became the 21st community to join Power A Clean Future Ohio and is the first county to join.
Lucas County Commissioner Tina Wozniak said, “Power a Clean Future Ohio is offering critical support to the County as we chart a path forward that will protect our environment and grow our economy. We’re eager to work with partners to ensure our sustainability plans lead the state and prioritize the health and well-being of our communities first and foremost.”
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Cities are rethinking transit |
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In this recent New York Times article, learn more about how cities around the world are making the switch to provide cleaner fuel and electric options for public transportation.
Only 16% of city buses worldwide are electric. Cities who are being successful in the switch to electric public transportation are seeing many benefits including cleaner air, fewer traffic jams and an overall easier way to get people around. These results have many local governments making the switch quicker. Communities throughout the world are not stopping with buses. Many local governments are examining trams and cable cars, and are finding the citizens are supportive of the move towards these technological advancements in transportation.
If you’re interested in finding out more about transportation electrification, our team at Power A Clean Future Ohio is available to discuss what services make the most sense for your community. Please contact us if you’re interested in learning more.
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EWR Would Drive Billions in Economic Activity, Create Thousands of Local Jobs |
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A new report by Gabel Associates, a leading energy consulting firm, analyzed the benefits of cutting energy waste in Ohio.
To see the full impact that energy waste reduction initiatives can have on your community, click here.
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Yes for Clean Energy Choice in Portsmouth |
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Local groups in Portsmouth, Ohio, recently launched Yes for Clean Energy Choice, a community-led ballot initiative to help drive down the overall cost of electricity while supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency goals. Learn more & get involved here!
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2021 Energy Efficiency Day |
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Did you know yesterday was Energy Efficiency Day?
Type #EEDay2021 into your social media platforms to check out all the different ways local governments, universities, organizations, corporations and utility companies participated in this day.
Energy efficiency is important every day of the year, so we encourage you to take action in your own homes and in your communities. Not sure where to start? Energy Efficiency Day provides many great resources.
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Clean Fuels Ohio (CFO) has officially announced the Transportation Solutions Vehicle Expo which will take place on Friday, October 15 on the Columbus State Community College Campus. As part of the Transportation Solutions Showcase series, CFO has put together a one day only, in-person program to bring together solutions providers and implementers from around the state. Learn more and register here.
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Ohio Environmental Council is hosting Exploring Access to Environmental Justice in Appalachia (Continuing Legal Education Course) on Thursday, October 14.
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OCJF Grantees Upcoming Sessions
Grantees of the Ohio Climate Justice Fund are hosting Listen.Lead.Share. sessions all across Ohio. You can see if there are any upcoming sessions in your community here.
These sessions are looking to hear the perspectives of community members about what they want see happen to address climate and environmental justice in Ohio and in their communities.
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Now hiring a PCFO Northeast Ohio Director. Power a Clean Future Ohio is seeking a contractor to engage directly with communities in Northeast Ohio to recruit them to join PCFO and pursue impactful local clean energy policy. This role will require developing collaborative, working relationships with elected officials, government staff, and community organizations across a variety of Northeast Ohio communities. Learn more and apply here.
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Interested in getting started? Join today! |
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PCFO is an expansive, diverse coalition engaging with cities and local governments across the state of Ohio to build a clean future for our communities. Power A Clean Future Ohio is empowering local leaders with tools and resources to create carbon reduction plans and implement them in ways that are achievable, measurable, equitable and economical.
Our coalition of expert organizations wants to share our technical expertise and resources with your community. If your community wants to work on plans to reduce emissions, attract business investment, implement equitable clean energy policy, and reduce costs – contact us today to set up a meeting!
If your business or organization would like to support PCFO, we invite you to join the campaign as a PCFO Partner. Contact us for more details.
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