COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the
Ohio Conservative Energy Forum (OHCEF) launched an
Ohio chapter of the Land &
Liberty Coalition (L&LC), a grassroots organization
advocating for clean energy development across the Midwest. The
Coalition partners with local citizens, landowners, advocates and
policymakers to promote commonsense policies that advance renewable
energy while protecting and benefiting local communities.
"My experience with local community members has made it clear
that there is a lot of support for renewable development in rural
Ohio," said Taylor Christian, field operations director
of the Ohio Land & Liberty Coalition. "Large-scale renewable
developments are increasingly common in rural Ohio, and local residents are experiencing new
economic development opportunities, local job growth, and
additional tax revenues for schools, roads, and emergency
services."
OHCEF's grassroots efforts began in 2018 to support rural
residents as they navigate the siting of utility-scale renewable
energy developments. By launching a Land & Liberty Coalition
chapter, OHCEF seeks to build on their past successes and further
their work in agrarian Ohio.
"By partnering with Ohio
landowners to engage in siting efforts we hope to create policies
that advance clean energy while respecting property rights and
allowing individuals to decide for themselves what's best for their
families and communities," said Tyler
Duvelius, OHCEF executive director. "Our past work in
the field highlighted the importance of local participation and we
are excited to launch the Ohio Land & Liberty Coalition as a
way to grow our efforts."
About L&LC: L&LC pursues commonsense local
government policies that advance renewable energy, increase
financial security and protect property rights. The Coalition
empowers individuals and communities to take control of their
energy future by providing relevant information and helping local
citizens organize as effective advocates. For more
information, visit www.landandlibertycoalition.com.
About OHCEF: Established in 2015, OHCEF is a 501(c)(3)
nonprofit organization that advocates for market-based energy
solutions that increase access to clean, affordable and reliable
energy statewide as part of an "all of the above" energy strategy.
OHCEF is a member of the Conservative Energy Network, an
association of state-level organizations that promote renewable
energy and energy efficiency to stimulate economic growth, create
jobs, conserve our natural resources, and enhance national and grid
security. To learn more, visit https://www.ohcef.org/.
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SOURCE Ohio Conservative Energy Forum