Policy Initiatives
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The recommendations from the Energy Summit were presented in September 2006.
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The Consortium for Energy, Economics and the Environment has the ability to
bridge the gap between scientists and policy makers, helping to explain
the real-world impacts of proposed policies on future energy
availability and the environment. CE3 is dedicated to providing
nonpartisan research and analysis that supports decision-making related
to energy independence, economic growth, and environmental
sustainability on the regional, state, and national levels.
Below are examples of some of the ways that CE3 is working to provide analysis to support sound policy decision-making.
2006
In March, CE3 worked with U.S. Senator George V. Voinovich to convene
over 100 key policy makers and energy stakeholders from around Ohio to
explore ways to increase Ohio and our nation’s energy independence. The
recommendations from the Energy Summit were released in September. “Ohio: Securing America’s Energy Future,” outlined over 150 bipartisan public policy recommendations of private and public energy experts.
2007
In January, CE3 briefed new legislators about advanced energy and environmental policy options and their implications for Ohio.
In December, CE3 Executive in Residence, Michael J. Zimmer, Thompson Hine, LLP,
testified at the Ohio House Public Utilities Committee Hearing on
electric restructuring legislation.
2008
In May, CE3 released "An Ohio Perspective on Energy and Climate Change" at the event hosted by the Ohio Climate Change Dialogue Group, Managing a Changing Climate: Challenges & Opportunities for the Buckeye State. The report details the role of energy in Ohio’s
economy and the impacts of future changes to climate change
policy and new electricity regulations. It also provides options for how
Ohio can deal with these changes.