Ohio law (Revised Code Section 4928.64) requires electric distribution utilities and electric services companies to secure a portion of their electricity supplies from alternative energy resources. By the year 2025, 25 percent of the electricity sold by each utility or electric services company within Ohio must be generated from alternative energy sources. At least 12.5 percent must be generated from renewable energy resources, including wind, hydro, biomass and at least 0.5 percent solar. The remainder can be generated from advanced energy resources, including nuclear, clean coal and certain types of fuel cells. In addition, at least one half of the renewable energy used must be generated at facilities located in Ohio. All companies must meet annual renewable and solar energy benchmarks that increase as a percentage of electric supply each year.
Ohio Revised Code Resources
- Ohio's Portfolio Standard: Revised Code Section 4928.64
- Definition of advanced energy resources: Section 4928.01(A)(34)
- Definition of renewable energy resources: Section 4928.01(A)(35)
- Using Renewable Energy Credits: Section 4928.65
Administrative Code and PUCO Resources
- Portfolio Standard Rules: Administrative Code Chapter 4901:1-40
- PUCO “Green Rules” case docket: 08-888-EL-ORD
- ACP: Non-Solar Alternative Compliance Payment under ORC 4928.64
Ohio Renewable Energy Resource Generating Facility Certification
- Application for Certification as an Ohio Renewable Energy Resource Generating Facility
- List of filed cases for certification
- List of approved cases
- List of approved cases ~ Excel format (editable for data sorting, filtering, etc.)