Ohio’s Energy Overhaul: House Bill 15
June 03, 2025
A new law in Ohio may support solar development. House Bill 15 aims to expand energy generation by providing incentives for solar, gas, and nuclear power, while also addressing previous coal plant subsidies.
The law offers property tax breaks for energy projects on brownfields and former coal mines, and grants for site preparation.
The bill's technology-neutral approach is expected to favor renewable energy and battery storage, which can be deployed more efficiently than fossil fuel plants. The legislation aims to meet increasing energy demand from data centers and other large users by promoting dispatchable energy generation.
HB15 allows behind-the-meter generation to occur on adjacent properties, creating opportunities for microgrids and shared energy systems.
The law reduces the tax burden for new energy production, potentially allowing local governments to benefit from job creation and spending.
