Every elecricity generation option has disadvantages. Rejecting them all has consequences, too.

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In 2024, Ohio’s electricity customers purchased nearly 154 billion kilowatt-hours, while generators within our borders produced about 143 billion. That is an annual gap of roughly 11 billion kilowatt-hours. (AP Photo, Eric Gay)

What will turn Ohio’s NIMBYs -- not in my backyarders -- into YIMBYs - yes in my backyarders – when it comes to power generation? A brownout during a heat wave? A rolling blackout during a winter freeze? An employer choosing another state because dependable electricity is unavailable or too expensive?



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