Online map shows clean energy sites, energy efficiency contractors, renewable energy installers and electric vehicle charging stations
COLUMBUS, OH – A new interactive map shows where renewable energy is being generated across Ohio, the location of public EV charging stations and schools with solar panels, and where nearly 650 Ohio clean energy businesses (solar, wind, energy efficiency, and geothermal) are located. The map was created by the national, nonpartisan business group E2 (Environmental Entrepreneurs)
“Clean energy businesses are in every corner of Ohio and it’s important that investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy programs continue to help this booming sector grow,” said Micaela Preskill, Midwest States Advocate at E2. “E2 created this mapping tool to help policymakers, lawmakers and electricity customers better understand Ohio’ clean energy economy and the role it plays in communities across Ohio.”
Strong clean energy standards in Ohio have supported the growth of a healthy industry. There are clean energy businesses in 92 out of all 99 state house legislative districts. In particular, energy efficiency contractors dominate the map.
“The energy efficiency sector touches many different parts of Ohio’s economy, from building energy efficient lighting and appliances to helping businesses reduce electricity usage and save money on electricity bills,” said Greg Smith, President & CEO at Energy Optimizers, USA. “We are excited to be a part of this growing industry and hope to see continued expansion throughout Ohio.”
“Ohio has massive potential to generate renewable energy from wind and solar, and this maps show we have only reached the tip of the iceberg in terms of renewable energy deployment,” said Geoff Greenfield, Founder and President of Third Sun Solar. “We hope to see even further growth and use of renewable energy by businesses, local governments and even schools.”
On the map you’ll find:
- Clean energy businesses: Locations of energy efficiency and solar, wind and geothermal installers.
- Renewable energy infrastructure: Existing and proposed utility-scale wind, solar and hydroelectric generation facilities larger than 1 MW as well as schools with solar energy generation and public EV fueling stations.
The 650 clean energy businesses shown in the map cover every corner of the state, but some counties are clearly leading the way.
| Rank | Number of clean energy businesses |
County |
| 1 | 79 | Hamilton |
| 2 | 77 | Cuyahoga |
| 3 | 64 | Franklin |
| 4 | 45 | Montgomery |
| 5 | 36 | Lucas |
The full interactive map can be accessed at www.e2.org/mapping-clean-energy-Ohio/.