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Here comes the wind, here comes the water and the biomass…here comes Alternative energy!  I woke up to quite a bit of good news on the ol’ alternative energy front this fine Monday, and while it’s tough being back at work after an amazing Holiday Weekend, seeing this kind of news helps ease the pain.

According to new reports, the great state of Ohio is looking into some serious alternative energy plans for their near future.  Instead of relying solely on one method of providing clean, renewable and cheaper power to their people, it looks like they are actually going to be spreading out and diversifying, which is even more exciting!  Reports are saying that Ohio is looking into wind power, water power and even biomass to help provide and fulfill energy needs.

In my opinion, however, the thing that Ohio is doing that is the most intelligent, and will probably be the most helpful, is educating the people.  Check this out:

“Ratepayers in the Dayton region could see a host of conservation programs in the next two years including rebates for using energy efficient light bulbs, having air conditioning units tuned, and upgrading appliances. Assuming regulatory approval, there would also be programs for weatherizing low-income households and trimming demand. Through conservation, the utility wants to cut energy demand by 25 percent when 2025 rolls around.”

The more we know, the better we can be, and I am sure that these new incentive programs will help push the demand down by 2025 as their goal suggests.  Whatever the case may be, the simple fact that they are standing up, taking action and getting to it is great to see!  Talk about a perfect early New Year’s Resolution!

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