COLUMBUS, Ohio – For the fourth year in a row, Governor Mike DeWine (R-Ohio) has officially proclaimed September 23-27, 2024, as Clean Energy Week in Ohio. This proclamation was issued in conjunction with the 8th Annual National Clean Energy Week (NCEW).  

“I commend Governor DeWine for recognizing Clean Energy Week in Ohio,” said Heather Reams, chair of NCEW. “Advancing clean energy projects across the country is not only good environmental stewardship, but it is also economically prudent as it spurs the creation of jobs in local communities and strengthens state economies all while providing affordable, reliable clean energy to residents. Governor DeWine understands this, and I am encouraged by Ohio’s potential to lead the rest of the nation in clean energy innovation and investment.” 

“Energy use is a necessity for all people, businesses and organizations across the Buckeye State, and Ohio’s clean energy sources can assure low-cost, reliable energy,” Governor DeWine stated in the proclamation.  

As Governor DeWine’s proclamation highlights, Ohio’s solar capacity increased by 1,230 percent from 2022 and 2023. In addition, the state’s clean energy sector supplies over 103,000 jobs.  

Last year, Governor DeWine was among the 37 governors and 49 municipalities that issued proclamations to recognize Clean Energy Week. Learn more about the state proclamations here. 

Founded in 2017, NCEW serves as a bipartisan forum convening clean energy leaders and advocates from across the country. The week features dynamic programming, including the Policymakers Symposium—a free, two-day in-person event that spotlights elected officials, business leaders, advocates, policymakers, investors and trade association voices who are committed to promoting clean energy. 

For more details on NCEW, including sponsorship opportunities, remote and in-person events, and registration for the Policymakers Symposium, please visit the NCEW website at www.nationalcleanenergyweek.org.