Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted are pushing back against a new federal rule that they believe will harm Ohio’s energy grid. They wrote to the head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Michael Regan, voicing their concerns about the “Final Rule” on fossil fuel power plants.
DeWine and Husted are worried that this rule will force existing power plants to shut down faster and make it harder for new ones to start up. They argue that this will lead to a shortage of electricity and higher costs for everyone in Ohio.
“Ohio has been successful in attracting businesses thanks to our reliable and affordable energy,” said Governor DeWine. “This rule threatens that reliability and affordability.”
Lt. Governor Husted added, “Our ‘Made in America’ strategy is at risk. Ohio needs to ensure a steady energy supply for our growing industries, especially in tech and manufacturing. These federal rules will make that much harder.”
In their letter, they warned that the rule could destabilize Ohio’s economy, especially at a time when energy demand is growing due to new industries and technologies like electric vehicles and data centers. They called the rule “irresponsible and economically foolish,” urging the EPA to reconsider.
