Ohio Is Where Wind and Solar Projects Go to Die, and Other Findings From New Research on State Permitting

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By By Dan GearinoApr 23, 2026, 9:00 am187 ptsTrendingTop
State governments have approved 90 percent of the renewable energy projects to come before them, and make decisions in about a year. Ohio leads in permit rejections and withdrawals. By Dan Gearino Ohio resembles a torture chamber for renewable energy developers, according to new research that examines how…

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