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Strickland outlines new state energy program
Erin Bowen
Issue date: 9/7/07 Section: Community
Governor Ted Strickland is aware that the state of Ohio's current energy system is a problem-and he intends to do something about it.
Strickland announced his Energy, Jobs and Progress program Aug. 29 in Columbus, Ohio, highlighting three objectives to improve the energy system in the state.
In his speech, Strickland said Ohioans must face the reality of a future energy crisis.
"We can admit to an undeniable truth-that our energy sources must be broadened and modernized, that we must adopt more efficient practices, that our regulation policies must be made sensible and fair-and achieve a secure energy future for Ohio," Strickland said in Columbus.
Keith Dailey, press secretary for Strickland, said the program could be summarized in three goals.
"The Energy, Jobs and Progress program will achieve three objectives," Dailey said. "First, to ensure affordable and stable energy prices, second to attract energy jobs of the future, and lastly to safeguard Ohio families by empowering consumers and modernizing Ohio's energy infrastructure."
In terms of definitive plans for energy reform, at this point, Dailey said Strickland is currently working to pass legislation to begin the process.
"The governor is currently developing legislation that mirrors the Energy, Jobs, and Progress," Dailey said. "Once completed, the legislation will be introduced in the state legislation for discussion.
Governor Strickland is hopeful that the legislation will be passed by the end of the year, at which point the state will begin its efforts to implement the plan."
In his speech, Strickland said Ohio currently ranks fifth among states in overall energy consumption. Additionally, Ohio's economy spends more than $30 billion on energy every year, with electricity as the largest component.
Strickland said in his speech that he is optimistic that a revamped energy system will be a positive change for Ohio.
"Energy can be the key to our economic renaissance," Strickland said.
Strickland announced his Energy, Jobs and Progress program Aug. 29 in Columbus, Ohio, highlighting three objectives to improve the energy system in the state.
In his speech, Strickland said Ohioans must face the reality of a future energy crisis.
"We can admit to an undeniable truth-that our energy sources must be broadened and modernized, that we must adopt more efficient practices, that our regulation policies must be made sensible and fair-and achieve a secure energy future for Ohio," Strickland said in Columbus.
Keith Dailey, press secretary for Strickland, said the program could be summarized in three goals.
"The Energy, Jobs and Progress program will achieve three objectives," Dailey said. "First, to ensure affordable and stable energy prices, second to attract energy jobs of the future, and lastly to safeguard Ohio families by empowering consumers and modernizing Ohio's energy infrastructure."
In terms of definitive plans for energy reform, at this point, Dailey said Strickland is currently working to pass legislation to begin the process.
"The governor is currently developing legislation that mirrors the Energy, Jobs, and Progress," Dailey said. "Once completed, the legislation will be introduced in the state legislation for discussion.
Governor Strickland is hopeful that the legislation will be passed by the end of the year, at which point the state will begin its efforts to implement the plan."
In his speech, Strickland said Ohio currently ranks fifth among states in overall energy consumption. Additionally, Ohio's economy spends more than $30 billion on energy every year, with electricity as the largest component.
Strickland said in his speech that he is optimistic that a revamped energy system will be a positive change for Ohio.
"Energy can be the key to our economic renaissance," Strickland said.
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