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Council adopts resolution urging Ohio to permit community energy pilot
Summary
Fairview Park council unanimously approved Resolution 26-05 urging the Ohio Legislature to pass House Bill 303 to enable community energy pilot programs allowing local subscription to shared solar generation.
Fairview Park City Council adopted Resolution 26-05 on emergency passage, calling on the Ohio Legislature to enact House Bill 303 to enable community energy pilot programs that would let residents subscribe to locally generated solar power. Councilwoman Mann moved to suspend the three‑reading requirement and the resolution passed unanimously.
The resolution and the committee presentation highlighted possible consumer savings and local economic benefits. Roger Sykes of Solar United Neighbors Ohio told the committee that community energy programs ‘‘would permit Ohioans to subscribe to solar energy generated locally’’ and cited studies showing energy production can reduce electricity costs for ratepayers by "5 to 20%." Council members asked staff to continue outreach and monitor legislative progress.
Council placed related items on the finance committee agenda to consider grant and implementation issues. The resolution does not create a local program; it formally urges state legislators to adopt the pilot program concept so municipalities and community groups can evaluate subscription models and developer readiness.
