Legislators are considering classifying natural gas and some coal as “clean” energy sources while effectively banning solar and wind in a race to secure electricity for AI training
Lawmakers in Ohio are considering a proposed bill that would redefine the state’s consideration of “clean” and “reliable” energy to include sources that burn hydrocarbons — namely natural gas and coal — while effectively banning the development of solar and wind projects.
The departure from the scientific consensus that fossil fuel power sources contribute significantly to pollution and climate change comes from concerns over the future of energy reliability in the Great Lakes region’s fastest-growing data center hub.
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