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Government Affairs Adds New Team Member – Moriah Doherty

July 29, 2024

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Ohio and 26 States Ask the U.S. Supreme Court to Stop the EPA's Power Plant Rule

Cardinal Plant is one of four remaining coal plants operating in Ohio, and is owned by Ohio's Electric Cooperatives members.
July 23, 2024

Washington, D.C.—Ohio is one of 27 states that filed a motion with the U.S. Supreme Court to stay EPA’s power plant rule that was finalized in early May. 

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Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown Will Vote to Overturn EPA's Power Plant Rules

Sherrod Brown will vote against EPA's final power plant rules.
June 12, 2024

COLUMBUS, OH-Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) is standing with Ohio’s electric cooperatives in opposing the EPA’s power plant rules, calling them unrealistic, unachievable rules that could undermine gr

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Ohio Congressman Balderson Leads Effort to Stop Biden’s Plan to Shut Down Power Plants

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June 6, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Ohio Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12) launched the bipartisan push for the Congressional Review Act, and 138 House colleagues joined him in the challenge to th

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U.S. Senators Express Bipartisan Concern for USEPA's New Power Plant Rules

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May 28, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC-A bipartisan group of U.S.

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DeWine, Husted say EPA’s Final Rule on Fossil Fuel Power Plants Endangers Ohio’s Energy Grid

Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted express concern over EPA rules that could cause reliable coal-fired plants to close in Ohio.
May 28, 2024

COLUMBUS, OH—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt.

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Annual Cooperative Advocacy Day at the Statehouse

Ohio co-op leaders at the Ohio Statehouse
May 20, 2024

Leaders representing 17 Ohio electric cooperatives dedicated a day to meeting with influential state legislators and officials, focusing on discussions centered around grid reliability, kilowatt-ho

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US EPA Greenhouse Gas Rule – Ohio Senate Resolution 296

Pat O'Loughlin testifying before Ohio Senate committee
May 20, 2024

OEC’s President CEO, Pat O’Loughlin testified in support of

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NRECA Legislative Conference Recap

A group of Ohio electric cooperative leaders meeting with legislators in Washington, D.C.
May 20, 2024

American families and businesses expect the lights to stay on at a cost they can afford. Our nation’s energy policies must meet this fundamental expectation.

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Day at Statehouse Focused on Keeping Electricity Reliable and Affordable for Ohio Co-op Members

Ohio electric cooperative leaders at the State Capitol
May 15, 2024

COLUMBUS, OH-Leaders of Ohio cooperatives across the state converged at the Statehouse May 8, 2024,  for OEC’s annual Day at the Statehouse.

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