Ohio officials looking for feedback on energy savings programs

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WTVG) – The Ohio Department of Development wants to give Ohioans a voice in the creation of programs aimed at helping families save on their electric bills and improve the energy efficiency of their homes.

They’re seeking stakeholder engagement that will support the planning, design, and implementation of the new Ohio Home Energy Savings Program. The State of Ohio was allocated $249 million through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to provide qualifying Ohioans discounts for high-efficiency appliances and equipment, as well as funding for energy efficiency improvements to single- and multi-family homes.

“High energy bills are a concern for many Ohio families, and we want them to know relief is on the horizon,” said Lydia Mihalik, director of the Department of Development. “This effort will ensure the Home Energy Savings Program is crafted with direct input from the people it aims to help, allowing us to deliver meaningful solutions while also empowering residents to contribute to its success.”

This outreach effort, which kicks off July 11, will include a series of informal, in-person sessions in communities across the state, as well as two live webinars for interested Ohioans to learn more about the program and provide valuable insight on how it can best serve their needs.

All Ohio residents, businesses, utilities, contractors, government entities, and nonprofit/community-based organizations are encouraged to participate.

Dates and locations for each event are, as follows:

Webinar 1 July 11 | 6-7 p.m. Register for the webinar here

In-Person Session 1 – Bowling Green July 24 | 6-8 p.m. Bowling Green Simpson Banquet Room1291 Conneaut Avenue Bowling Green, Ohio 43402Register here

In-Person Session 2 – Toledo July 25 | 6-8 p.m. Toledo Public Library – Mott Branch1010 Dorr Street Toledo, Ohio 43607Register here

In-Person Session 3 – Cleveland Aug. 6 | 6-8 p.m. Cleveland Public Library – MLK Branch962 Stokes Boulevard Cleveland, Ohio 44106Register here

In-Person Session 4 – Youngstown Aug. 7 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. Youngstown Public Library – Main Branch305 Wick Avenue Youngstown, Ohio 44503Register here

In-Person Session 5 – Columbus Aug. 13 | 6-8 p.m. Columbus Public Library96 S. Grant Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43215Register here

In-Person Session 6 – Athens Aug. 14 | 6-8 p.m. Athens Community Center701 E. State Street Athens, Ohio 45701Register here

In-Person Session 7 – Cincinnati Aug. 27 | 6-8 p.m. Price Hill Branch Library970 Percell Avenue Cincinnati, Ohio 45205Register here

In-Person Session 8 – Dayton Aug. 28 | 6-8 p.m. Greater Dayton Recreation Center2021 West Third Street Dayton, Ohio 45417Register here

Webinar 2 Sept. 4 | 6-7 p.m. Register for the webinar here

Press planning to attend any of these events should RVSP to clowrie@werthpr.com.

For more information, visit the Home Energy Savings Program webpage or the U.S. Department of Energy website.

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