Energy in Ohio

Thomas Edison, a native of Milan, is widely regarded as the originator of mass-energy generation and distribution concepts.

The energy sector of Ohio consists of thousands of companies and cities representing the oil, natural gas, coal, solar, wind energy, fuel cell, biofuel, geothermal, hydroelectric, and other related industries. Oil and natural gas accounts for $3.1 billion annually in sales while ethanol generates $750 million. Toledo is a national hub in solar cell manufacturing, and the state has significant production of fuel cells. In 2008, the state led the country in alternative energy manufacturing according to Site Selection Magazine, while the natural gas industry has experienced growth due to the expansion of shale gas.

Several notable energy companies are headquartered in Ohio, including American Electric Power, Columbia Gas of Ohio, DPL Inc., Marathon Petroleum Company, American Municipal Power, Inc., Cleveland-Cliffs, Murray Energy, FirstEnergy, Oxford Resource Partners LP, AB Resources, American Hydrogen Corporation, and IGS Energy. Rolls-Royce North America's Energy Systems Inc. is headquartered in Mt. Vernon, specializing in gas compression, power generation, and pipeline technologies.[1] Ultra Premium Oilfield Services and V&M Star Steel operate steel production facilities in the state, which cater to energy exploration.

Ohio consumed 160.176 TWh of electricity in 2005, fourth among U.S. states,[2][3] and has a storied history in the sector, including the first offshore oil drilling platform in the world, and a modern, renewable energy economy along with the traditional nuclear, oil, coal, and gas industries.

Ohio has been ranked last in addressing environmental issues and alternative energy consumption and 47th in carbon footprint.[4] The modern American environmental movement concerning legislation and awareness can largely be traced back to the Cuyahoga River fire of June 22, 1969.[5][6]

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  2. ^ "Electric Power and Renewable Energy in Ohio". USDOE, EERE. 2008-06-25. Archived from the original on 2009-12-08. Retrieved 2010-02-25.
  3. ^ "Ohio Quick Facts". Energy Information Administration. 2010-02-25. Archived from the original on 2010-02-28. Retrieved 2010-02-25.
  4. ^ "The Ten Least Green States In U.S"., The Huffington Post. 22 April 2011. Retrieved 24 April 2011
  5. ^ "Invisible threats mark Earth Day at 40", Seth Borenstein. NBC News. 22 April 2010. Retrieved 24 April 2011
  6. ^ "Earth Day's effect on Cleveland journalist covering Northeast Ohio environment; take reader poll", Michael Scott. The Plain Dealer (Cleveland). 22 April 2011. Retrieved 24 April 2011