This week, the Ohio Manufacturers’ Association hosted the third annual Energy Conference at the Quest Conference Center in Westerville, drawing manufacturers, stakeholders, energy experts, and lawmakers to discuss energy policy and best practices in energy management.

United States Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm addressed the conference via video, highlighting the key investments by the federal government in manufacturing and energy production.

“This state is at the heart of our nations economy,” Granholm said. “Ohio and the industrial Midwest are leading the pack…in manufacturing.”

Panels and presentations included discussions on energy markets, transmission costs and reliability, and energy regulation.

“The OMA believes in the power of markets, that’s part of the reason for this conference,” said John Seryak, CEO of RunneStone. “That’s why so many energy experts, industry leaders, and stakeholders are here. We believe in markets and competition.” 9/19/2024