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
Warren joins Power A Clean Future Ohio
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We are excited to announce that this week, Warren joined Power A Clean Future Ohio thanks to the leadership of the city's mayor, Doug Franklin. Warren is the 12th community to join our growing coalition of leading cities across Ohio and has committed to our #Ohio30by30 pledge to reduce the city’s carbon emissions by 30% by 2030.
“Our community is well positioned to lead the state in innovation through new opportunities available here in Voltage Valley,” said Mayor Franklin. “I’m proud of the leadership our community has shown in recognizing that renewable energy and advanced transportation are critical for our growth. We look forward to working with Power a Clean Future Ohio and other local governments to create a clean energy economy in Ohio, an economy that I know Warren residents are ready to help build.”
Our partner, BRITE Energy Innovators, is based in Warren and supports their city's commitment to renewable energy innovation.
“We support Warren joining this initiative as it brings more opportunities for our startup clients to pilot new energy technologies in our hometown,” said Sara Daugherty, Director of Partnerships at BRITE Energy Innovators, the only energy technology incubator in the state. “The coalition brings best practices for building efficiency, fleet electrification and can allow Warren to become a leader in equitable solutions and job creation.”
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PCFO Introduces New Campaigns Director
Mark Gavin
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Mark Gavin, Sr.'s, first political engagement was when he was just 8 years old, and his dad recruited him to lobby Warren City Council to keep a park open. He has spent more than a decade working on and leading campaigns across every level of government. Mark has also spent a significant portion of his career in community organizing around energy, the environment and criminal justice reform to liberate people of color. In 2016, his work was even recognized in a speech delivered by President Obama.
More recently, Mark served in senior roles at 360 Campaign Consulting, where he helped lead independent expenditure efforts in Wisconsin for the general election and Georgia for the runoff.
As PCFO campaigns director, Mark will mainly focus on helping communities with Community Choice Aggregation.
More about Mark: he is an avid television fan who is always ready to watch Jeopardy or talk about The West Wing and is currently on a mission to visit every Ohio brewery. He enjoys volunteering at his son’s school, brewing beer at home with his wife and cooking for those he loves. Though a proud native of Warren, Ohio, Mark resides in Columbus with his wife, son and their Yellow Lab Ella-Barker.
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City of Upper Arlington Enters Contract to Shift Towards 100% Renewable Energy |
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The City of Upper Arlington recently announce their new partnership with Constellation Energy to further their commitment to renewable energy. This new partnership includes Constellation Energy providing 100% renewable energy supply, specifically wind power, to the city for a 36-month term.
Stated in their City Council's 2021-2022 budget, Upper Arlington outlined their goal of "prioritizing a shift to implementing environmentally- and sustainability-appropriate practices, with the goal of achieving zero-waste, zero-pollution and zero-emissions by 2030." Through this investment, the city's leadership is exemplifying the importance of renewable energy development and setting an example for neighboring Ohio cities to follow.
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Local governments set record for new renewable energy procurement in 2020 |
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Lowering carbon emissions and fighting climate change was not only being prioritized at the federal level, but also on a local level, as cities found new and creative ways to implement green initiatives in their communities.
As this renewable energy revelation continues to happen, utility companies are also positioning themselves to help others achieve their carbon-reduction goals, as well as decarbonizing their efforts.
From the large-scale programs to the small, on-site renewables, cities are working hard to cut emissions and are benefiting from it in other ways, too. Experts say interest in adopting green initiative continues to increase in 2021 as smaller communities are favoring the additional benefits such as local job creation, equity and social benefits.
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Save the Date for the 2021 Ohio Clean Energy Summit: Local Communities Lead.
Join elected officials, advocates and industry experts from across Ohio and the Midwest for this exciting virtual event. The event will feature one panel discussion per day on May 17-19, 2021 and a celebratory, marquee event on May 20, 2021 at 10 a.m. to conclude the Summit. Stay tuned for registration details!
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PCFO Partner Spotlight: NXTGEN Clean Energy Solutions
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Tell us about NXTGEN
NXTGEN Clean Energy Solutions is a single point of contact company representing clients for solar energy, battery storage and electric vehicle charging station solutions. NXTGEN was founded as a company to work with end-users such as homeowners, businesses, farmers, municipalities, health care facilities and multifamily dwellings. NXTGEN helps clients save and, in some cases, generate money, all while improving the environment. Our mission statement is “to represent our clients in the development and execution of clean energy projects that meet their needs while also ultimately benefiting the environment, society and economy.”
Why is it important for NXTGEN to be involved in PCFO?
The PCFO mission aligns with NXTGEN Clean Energy Solutions as both organizations are pursuing very similar goals, including improvement of the economy and environment by utilizing clean energy technologies. The involvement of local government and community leaders is an important element to achieve these objectives. PCFO’s work moves Ohio closer to the realization of these goals, and NXTGEN is excited to be involved and assist by providing our expertise.
How do you see local action on clean energy impacting your work?
NXTGEN was founded as a company to provide clean energy solutions today that build a better tomorrow. Building a better tomorrow today begins at the local level, in our neighborhoods and communities. When working with clients to develop projects, we see firsthand that any assistance at the local level will help accelerate the clean energy transition. Federal incentives are important, but local action and support, in one way or another, is certainly imperative to make the difference that Power a Clean Future Ohio, NXTGEN Clean Energy Solutions and other like-minded organizations are pushing toward.
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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 organizations 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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