COLUMBUS, Ohio — A new bill introduced in the Ohio Senate would formally declare the state’s energy siting policy and outline which energy sources qualify as affordable, reliable, and clean under state law.
Senate Bill 294, sponsored by Sens. George Lang and Mark Romanchuk and co-sponsored by Sens. Andrew Brenner and Bill Reineke, defines the types of energy sources that may be prioritized when the state reviews applications for new utility facilities.
The proposal classifies nuclear power as a “clean energy source” but specifically excludes advanced nuclear energy technology from being considered an “affordable energy source.” The bill defines “affordable” energy as one that provides stable and predictable costs and demonstrates cost-effectiveness compared to other sources over the previous five years.
Under the measure, Ohio would also prioritize domestic energy production and seek to minimize reliance on foreign nations for critical materials and manufacturing.
The legislation states it is the public policy of Ohio to ensure “affordable, reliable, and clean energy security” across the state while giving preference to energy sources that meet those standards.
Senate Bill 294 was introduced during the 136th General Assembly (2025–2026) and has been referred for committee consideration.
READ THE FULL BILL TEXT: https://legiscan.com/OH/text/SB294/id/3273449/Ohio-2025-SB294-Introduced.pdf
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