Kathiann M. Kowalski, Author at Cleveland Scene

Ohio’s Biggest Solar Project Finally Gets Permit After Long Legal Limbo

Regulators’ approval of Oak Run Solar after a court forced them to consider more evidence is a rare clean-energy win in a state where it’s tough to build renewables.

by Kathiann M. Kowalski September 25, 2026September 25, 2026

Ohio News

Questionable Data Center Forecasts Are Driving Up Ohio Power Bills

Critics question sky-high electricity demand predictions for Ohio, which rely on ambitious data center plans and put upward pressure on utility bills.

by Kathiann M. Kowalski September 10, 2026September 10, 2026

Ohio News

As Ohio Grapples With Fake Comments on Clean Energy, Some Want a Crackdown

Governments are being flooded with fraudulent comments and astroturf campaigns against wind and solar. Regulators have done little to stop it.

by Kathiann M. Kowalski September 3, 2026September 3, 2026

Ohio News

After a Two-Year Wait, Will Ohio’s Largest Solar Project Get the OK?

The Ohio Power Siting Board has played a central role in restricting solar’s growth.

by Kathiann M. Kowalski August 19, 2026August 19, 2026

Ohio News

Ohio Steel Giant Aims to Use Biden Climate Funds for Polluting Project

Cleveland-Cliffs got $500M for a big green-steel push. Under Trump, the firm is “rescoping” to work that perpetuates coal use and will boost local pollution.

by Kathiann M. Kowalski August 12, 2026August 12, 2026

Ohio News

More Ohioans Are Getting Their Power Shut Off as Energy Costs Surge

Recent data reveals an uptick in households losing power because of unpaid utility bills — yet another sign of the ongoing national affordability crisis.

by Kathiann M. Kowalski July 28, 2026July 28, 2026

News & Views

In Ohio, Solar Is No Big Threat to Farmland

Fears over farmland loss have fueled arguments against renewables in Ohio — but golf courses and suburban sprawl take up far more acreage than solar does.

by Kathiann M. Kowalski July 20, 2026July 20, 2026

Ohio News

New Ohio Bill Could Hamstring Big Wind and Solar Farms Even More

Despite bipartisan agreement that Ohio needs more electricity generation, the GOP-led Senate passed a bill that would boost natural gas and ding renewables.

by Kathiann M. Kowalski July 10, 2026July 10, 2026

Uncategorized

Ohio Has Blocked a Lot of Wind and Solar. Its Residents Pay the Price.

The clean energy projects thwarted by state lawmakers could have gone a long way toward meeting spiking energy demand, lowering bills, and eliminating pollution.

by Kathiann M. Kowalski June 17, 2026June 17, 2026

Ohio News

Confusing Ballot Wording May Have Tipped Ohio County’s Vote on Renewables Ban

Exit polling suggests Richland County would have elected to repeal its wind and solar ban, if not for residents who mistakenly voted in favor of the restriction.

by Kathiann M. Kowalski May 12, 2026May 12, 2026

Ohio News

An Ohio Court May OK Fracking-Waste Wells Despite Pollution Concerns

A legal challenge to the fossil fuel project faces dismissal, which would let the developer advance even as similar local pushback stifles Ohio’s solar buildout.

by Kathiann M. Kowalski May 6, 2026May 6, 2026