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Ohio's nuclear 'bailout' bill changed again. Here's what you need to know.
https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/politics/2019/06/26/ohio-nuclear-bailout-bill-revised-renewable-energy-energy-efficiency/1573061001/COLUMBUS - Ohio's bailout of two nuclear plants once again includes renewable energy from solar to wind energy, but changes might not appease critics of the controversial plan.
A panel of state senators on Wednesday made big changes to House Bill 6, which generated controversy for providing a hefty bailout to First Energy Solutions' Ohio nuclear plants while scrapping programs favored by wind and solar generators.
"All ratepayers in Ohio will share the cost of the nuclear relief," said Sen. Steve Wilson, R-Maineville, who leads the Senate committee reviewing the bill. The same is true for subsidies for two coal plants, energy efficiency and renewable energy requirements.
Opponents said the bill remains a "bailout." The bill "guts clean energy programs," said Dick Munson, director of Midwest Clean Energy for Environmental Defense Fund.
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