
Matt Stephens-Rich, Projects Manager
- Sep 21, 2017
- 2 min
VW Settlement Trust Effective Date Set for Early October
After nearly a year since original court approval of the Volkswagen Partial Settlement, we are getting ever closer towards money becoming available for emission mitigation projects (such as diesel vehicle replacement, EV charging, and other options). As quick recap, VW was found to be cheating emission standards in the United States late 2015. As a result, the company was fined nearly $16 billion for the replacement of offending cars and new investment in zero emissions veh

Ellen Eilers, Outreach & Events Manager
- Sep 21, 2017
- 2 min
Drive Electric Ohio Makes Big Impact During National Drive Electric Week
The week of September 9th through 17th was National Drive Electric Week. Clean Fuels Ohio’s Drive Electric Ohio initiative was out in full force across the state hosting educational events, press conferences and ride-and-drive opportunities to the public. Take a test drive with Representative Michael Sheehy (D-Oregon) In total, Drive Electric Ohio held eleven events across the state. These included: Akron (1 event) Athens (2 events) Cincinnati (1 event) Cleveland (2 events) C
Nolan Rutschilling
- Sep 21, 2017
- 2 min
EV Charging Station Rebates Now Available for Multi-Unit Dwelling Developers & Property Managers
The Smart Columbus Program is taking steps to address a major need for Electric Vehicle (EV) infrastructure: charging at multi-unit dwellings like apartment and condominium complexes. It’s no surprise that Columbus is experiencing a boom in the construction of new apartment and condominium buildings across the seven county Columbus metro area. As residents look to move to new condos or apartments in the urban core, those interested in purchasing an EV discover they have no ab
Jason Phillips, Policy Director
- Sep 21, 2017
- 2 min
USEPA Setting 2018 Biofuels Volumes Under Renewable Fuel Standard
In 2005, Congress created the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) to lessen our dependence on foreign sources of fuel, and reduce the amount of greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful pollutants. The RFS requires that transportation fuel sold in the U.S. contain a certain amount of renewable fuels. We are fortunate here in Ohio because of our agricultural strength. We have the ability to grow, process and consume biofuels more effectively than most states, giving us the abilit
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