OMA Supports Repeal of Remaining Subsidies Authorized by Scandal-Ridden HB 6

This week, the Ohio Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee heard further testimony on legislation to repeal House Bill 6’s $20 million in annual subsidies for five utility-scale solar projects. Senate Bill 118 is sponsored by Sen. Mark Romanchuk (R-Mansfield), who — along with Sen. Hearcel Craig (D-Columbus) — is also proposing the repeal HB 6’s generous subsidies for two Ohio Valley Electric Corp. coal plants.

During this week’s hearing on HB 118, Kim Bojko, the OMA’s energy counsel, offered proponent testimony. (See this video beginning at the 1:13:15 mark.) She told lawmakers that repeal of the HB 6 solar provision would be “the fastest and fairest way to ensure no new or increased costs are put on consumers.” 9/15/2021