Join us today for the first public hearing on SOPEC - Sustainable Ohio Public Energy Council's Plan of Operations & Governance for the City of Cleveland. Have questions? Our latest newsletter outlines options to Cleveland residents in anticipation of the program launch: ow.ly/lY5r50OB8g9

The City of Cleveland Announces it's Community Choice Electricity Aggregation Program 📢 As of June 20th, Cleveland residents will begin receiving program letters with rates & opt-out details. Press Release 💡: ow.ly/ZEpJ50OQGpz #SustainableCLE SOPEC - Sustainable Ohio Public Energy Council AEP Energy

SOPEC is excited to welcome the City of Cleveland as its 28th Member!! #TheLand #SustainableCLE

From July 1 through Sept. 30, income-eligible Ohioans can receive assistance in paying their electric bill, purchasing an air conditioner or fan, or making repairs to their central air conditioning unit through Development’s HEAP Summer Crisis Program. ➡️ bit.ly/3NV5ag5

Member News! Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District is giving away free kayaks at Poker Paddle events this summer☀️ 🚣 Spots are limited. Register now: mwcd.ticketleap.com

Ohio is leading the charge! DriveOhio has selected EVgo Fast Charging Network to install the first phase of fast-charging stations as part of an $18 million package to add 27 stations to the state's electric vehicle (EV) charging network. autoweek.com/news/green-car…

SOPEC is growing! As we expand our services across Ohio, we are seeking candidates that are eager to help build sustainable communities. Come join our team! 5 new positions are available: sopec-oh.gov/employment #hiring #jobs #cleanenergy

Come talk to us at the Belpre Homecoming Festival - in Belpre, Ohio this weekend! Festivities start this evening. More here: belprehomecoming.com/festival-sched… We are sponsoring the Expo Tent! Opens at 5 pm!

Fun fact: The first electric traffic light in the United States was installed in Cleveland, Ohio, on this day, August 5th, 1914, revolutionizing modern-day traffic .

Welcome to the SOPEC family, Hocking Conservancy District! Learn more about their flood reduction projects and supporting outdoor recreational opportunities: hockingcd.org

We’re excited to welcome Unity Township to SOPEC! Electric aggregation coming soon!

The USDA Forest Service has made a historic investment in 4 SOPEC communities to support Urban and #Community #Forestry projects in Ohio! Rising Appalachian Warriors (RAW) - $317,284 City of Dayton, Ohio - $2,000,000 MetroParks - $1,450,450 Village of Marble Cliff - $100,000

We know college towns. 3 of our college town member communities are highlighted here: Dayton, Athens, and Yellow Springs! With school back in session, there is so much to love and experience at these beautiful campuses. ohio.org/travel-inspira…

The Village of Amesville, Ohio, a founding SOPEC member community, recently achieved SolSmart Gold designation! Read more here: sopec-oh.gov/news-and-updat…

“After 12 years of dreaming, planning, and pulling together various sources of funding, I’m thrilled to finally see this iconic building finally come back to economic and civic life,” said Athens Mayor Steve Patterson. | Piece by OhioSE: ohiose.com/news/city-of-a…

Big #LEED for Cities & Communities news! Yesterday, City of Dayton, Ohio received recognition for its extensive sustainability work — making it the only city in Ohio and one of only four globally to achieve USGBC LEED Platinum status. ideastream.org/2023-11-13/day…

The Athens-Hocking Recycling Trail is the first of its kind! The trail is devoted to conserving energy & the environment by connecting locals and visitors with nearby businesses and organizations where they can reuse, repair, and recycle materials. ahswd.org/recyclingtrail/