Warnings Ohio's renewable energy mandate would cost consumers dearly were dismissed by proponents of the law, who insisted "going green" would create new jobs and benefit most Buckeye State residents.
But now, job losses and higher electric bills are a reality - and they can be traced directly to government attempts to shift power generation away from coal.
A 2008 Ohio law requires utilities doing business in the state to provide at least 25 percent of the electricity for consumers from "advanced" and "renewable" sources such as wind and solar generation by 2025. Compliance, being phased in, jeopardizes coal-fired power plants that provide economical electricity to households and businesses. continue via this link
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