Bold leadership is happening at the local level! Last week, the @CityofLimaOH broke ground on a new floating solar array, which will use clean energy to save money for ratepayers and taxpayers.

What a night! Thank you to everyone who joined us at OSU for the Clean Energy Champions Awards. Congratulations to this year's Clean Energy Champions, including @CityOfCincy, @ColumbusGov, and @fairfieldoh! And shout-out to all of the Clean Energy Staff Champions!

As we head to OSU for this evening’s Clean Energy Champions Awards, we want to thank all of our Advocate Sponsors: Blue CSR Strategies, BRITE Energy Innovators, Community Renewable Energy, Krile Communications, and Melink Solar!

A special thank you to @D3EnergyLLC for sponsoring this year’s Clean Energy Champions Awards! We’re grateful for your support.

We’re grateful to have Heads Up, Ohio as one of this year’s Change-Maker Sponsors! We look forward to celebrating Ohio communities with you at the Clean Energy Champions Awards.

Thank you to @OHIOcitizenact for sponsoring the Clean Energy Champions Awards! We can’t wait to celebrate Ohio’s local leaders with you on Thursday!

"Oak Run is a great example of where solar, agriculture, and battery storage can not only crossover, but thrive while doing so.” bit.ly/4hdwTHt

Shout-out to @nature_org for being one of our Change-Maker Sponsors for the Clean Energy Champions Awards! Thank you for helping us celebrate the local Ohio communities that are leading the way.

A special thank you to Nutter Consulting for being an Innovator Sponsor for next week’s Clean Energy Champions Awards! We are grateful for your support, and for all of the technical assistance your team provides for PCFO Communities.

Thank you @OhioMayors for supporting the Clean Energy Champions Awards! We look forward to celebrating with you next week, and continuing to collaboratively support communities across Ohio.

“The reuse of former mining land for new energy production is a win-win for Ohio consumers and the environment,” said Rebecca Mellino, associate director of climate and energy policy for The Nature Conservancy. bit.ly/4yYme9l

Energy prices keep rising, but local governments across Ohio are finding creative ways to help. Thanks to Dayton's Gem City Solar Project and similar efforts in Cincinnati, Cuyahoga County, Fairfield, and Lima, communities will see millions in savings. bit.ly/4hGGcif

Today at #ClimateWeekNYC, Mayor @JustinMBibb highlighted PCFO and the value of collaboration at the local level. Thanks for the shout-out, Mayor! Watch the full interview from @americaisallin: bit.ly/4xBdLb5

Is it time for a new headshot? We’re partnering with Ian Alexander Photography to provide free headshots during the Clean Energy Champions Awards! Headshots are available from 4:30-6pm. Haven’t reserved your seat yet? There’s still time: bit.ly/4bzCvbw

Fox News: “What I like about Lima's floating solar project is how practical the idea feels. The city already owns the reservoir, and its water treatment plant right next door uses a huge amount of electricity.” fxn.ws/4hbnVZP

“All of our efforts are working toward meeting the goals of the city's Green Cincinnati Plan — our efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from our buildings, improve energy resilience and grid stability, and make clean energy more accessible.” bit.ly/4ro0r8Q

Staff from PCFO Communities are invited to join us for a Sustainability Summit before the Clean Energy Champions Awards. We look forward to a tour of the @ByrdPolar Research Center, and time to connect and share insights with colleagues! Register here: bit.ly/4bzCvbw

The @CityofLimaOH’s new floating solar array is now complete! Watch this highlight video from their recent “Flip the Switch” event, where the community celebrated the solar project that is expected to save the city millions of dollars in energy costs.

In a new op-ed, Dayton Mayor @turnersloss urges PJM to focus on lowering energy bills through cheaper, cleaner energy options. bit.ly/4gNQk9y

“City Council unanimously approved a $945,000 federal grant Monday to study the potential redevelopment of two city-owned properties near rapid-transit lines…” bit.ly/4xU7rg2

We’re one month away from the Clean Energy Champions Awards! Don’t miss your chance to celebrate Ohio communities and be in the room for former Gov. Jay Inslee’s keynote address. Reserve your seats, and we’ll see you on October 8! bit.ly/4bzCvbw