Senate Bill 52 uniquely grants Ohio counties the power to veto renewable energy projects like wind and solar, creating a patchwork of energy zones across the state. While renewable projects face these local hurdles, oil and gas operations face no such local veto, leading to a fierce debate over property rights and the fairness of energy regulation. Supporters argue rural residents shouldn't have to live near industrial solar arrays they didn't ask for. Opponents argue this is a double standard that violates landowners' rights and cripples the state's ability to generate clean power.
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@BCV6WQ96 days6D
No, but do it in the middle of nowhere where no one is living.
@BCTDRDD7 days7D
If yes, counties should also be able to ban fracking and fossil fuels. If no, property owners have the right to lease their land for solar energy.
@BCQMW372wks2W
Instead of making more space use the space available, put solar panels ontop or parking lot areas and buildings.
@BCP7SB42wks2W
Unless the federal government has something to say, they can. Its their state, I just don't think they should
@BC88BCD4wks4W
it should mainly be up to the owners of the land? also, ban fracking and the harvesting of fossil fuels
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