Ohio legislation · 136th General Assembly
Ohio SB294: Declare the state's energy siting policy
Status: Introduced, June 16, 2026
To enact section 4906.011 of the Revised Code to declare the state's energy siting policy.
What the bill says
From the amended text, June 10, 2026:
As Passed by the Senate 136th General Assembly Regular Session Sub. S. B. No. 294 2025-2026 Senators Lang, Romanchuk Cosponsors: Senators Brenner, Reineke, Chavez, Cirino, Gavarone, Johnson, O'Brien, Patton, Wilson To enact section 4906.011 of the Revised Code to declare the state's energy siting policy. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF OHIO: Section 1. That section 4906.011 of the Revised Code be enacted to read as follows: Sec. 4906.011. (A) As used in this section: (1) "Affordable energy source" means an energy resource that meets all of the following criteria: (a) Has a stable and predictable cost; (b) Provides a cost-effective means of heating, cooling, and generating electricity; (c) Delivers substantial savings related to residential and commercial customers comparable to energy sources listed in 42 U.S.C. 15852(b), based on the average cost per unit of energy output calculated to include any direct or indirect payment by any level of government for the previous five years. (2) "Advanced nuclear energy technology" means generation III technology as defined by the nuclear regulatory commission; other, later technology; or significant improvements to existing facilities. (3) "Reliable energy source" means an energy resource that meets both of the following criteria: (a) Is readily available at all times to meet energy demands with minimal interruptions during high-usage periods; (b) When used …
Sponsors
- George Lang (R, 4) · primary sponsor
- Mark Romanchuk (R, 22) · primary sponsor
- Andrew Brenner (R, 19)
- Brian Chavez (R, 30)
- Jerry Cirino (R, 18)
- Theresa Gavarone (R, 2)
- Terry Johnson (R, SD-014)
- O'Brien, Sandra (R)
- Thomas Patton (R, 24)
- Steve Wilson (R, 7)
Latest actions
- : Introduced
- : Passed
- : Reported - Substitute
- : Referred to committee
- : Introduced
Votes
- Passed (June 10, 2026): 24 yea, 9 nay, passed
- Favorable Passage (June 2, 2026): 8 yea, 3 nay, failed
Subjects: Gas Utilities, Utilities, Electric Utilities
Common questions
- What is SB294?
- SB294 is a bill in the Ohio Legislature (136th General Assembly): Declare the state's energy siting policy.
- What does SB294 do?
- To enact section 4906.011 of the Revised Code to declare the state's energy siting policy.
- What is the status of SB294?
- Introduced as of June 16, 2026. Latest action: Introduced (June 16, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB294?
- George Lang (R, 4), with 9 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB294?
- On the Ohio Legislature website: https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/sb294
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