Posts Tagged ‘Energy’
House Passes Kaptur Amendment for Solar R&D
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives this morning approved an amendment by Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) to increase research and development of solar power by $10 million. The Kaptur Amendment drew bipartisan support and passed by a vote of 212-210. The Kaptur Amendment would transfer funds from administrative expenses [...]
Kaptur Announces Federal Award To TARTA for Solar Power Equipment
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following on the heels of last week’s federal award for new vehicles for TARTA, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) today announced $1 million in federal funds for solar panels and solar equipment at the transit authority’s main offices on Central Avenue. Kaptur said the $1 million was awarded by the Federal Transit [...]
More than 317,000 risers replaced
A potential safety concern for Columbia Gas of Ohio customers has been resolved through the company’s Riser Safety Program, which concluded on June 30, Columbia announced today. Crews have replaced more than 317,000 risers around Ohio since the project began in 2008. “We made a commitment to our customers to resolve this concern, and [...]
Columbia Gas of Ohio and City of Sylvania showerhead giveaway
Columbia Gas of Ohio and the City of Sylvania are partnering to help residents use less water. In response to a Sylvania City Council resolution asking residents to restrict water usage, Columbia Gas will distribute 1,000 energy efficient showerheads on Monday, July 18th at the Sylvania Branch Library, 6749 Monroe St. Sylvania, from noon [...]
Columbia Gas announces $1.5 million Hamilton area upgrade
Columbia Gas of Ohio customers in Toledo’s Hamilton Street area will benefit from a natural gas pipeline improvement. Approximately 20,000 feet of natural gas main line will be replaced beginning Monday, June 27th, weather permitting. The $1.5 million project will upgrade existing steel pipe with plastic pipe and will impact [...]
DEP on fracking
What's taking place in Pennsylvania should be pointed out to members of the Ohio General Assembly that are supporting the idea of increased drilling, that includes fracking, here in Ohio. The most recent article in a series on the topic in the June 3 Times Tribune reports that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has issued [...]
Columbia Gas and Port Authority Form Partnership for Energy Efficiency
A unique public-private partnership between the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority and Columbia Gas of Ohio is resulting in new “green” careers in Northwest Ohio as well as big savings for homeowners. As part of the BetterBuildings Northwest Ohio program, the Port Authority has trained and equipped two home energy experts to perform [...]
McNamara Solar Resolution
Opposing First Energy's application to the PUCO to encourage/require them to comply with Senate Bill 221 was discussed in length at a February 28 Public Utility committee meeting before Council. I recommend reading that as well as the power point presentation for those interested in some of the background. Councilman Joe McNamara had been [...]
Fedor Calls for Investigation into Possible Deceptive Oil & Gas Lease Tactics
COLUMBUS – State Rep. Teresa Fedor (D-Toledo) and other Democratic members of the Ohio House Agriculture Committee this afternoon asked the state Attorney General to investigate possible deceptive tactics to get Ohio homeowners to sign oil and gas leases. A concerned constituent found a document that appears to be an instruction guide for [...]
TARTA: 17% increase in adult & senior ridership
Muzzle the Guzzle Ad Campaign Calls Attention to Savings By Riding TARTA Toledo, Ohio – Adult and senior citizen ridership on Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority buses was up during 2011’s first quarter because of skyrocketing gas pump prices, according to a review of passenger trips during the period by TARTA. During the same [...]