The U.S. Department of Energy's website ranks state's in terms of their renewable energy production. Ohio is truly mediocre when it comes to its ranking. We are 38th.
It is easy to see why states like Texas and Iowa are big wind power states, California a solar state and Idaho a hydro power generator. These states have the natural resources to create power that Ohio does not.
It is sort of like rooting for Ohio professional sports teams. We cheer mightly for our teams but know that we have a hard time running with the big dogs.
"We always do our best" is the phrase uttered by countless Ohio pro atheletes. They tell their fans that as long as the team is giving its all, then good things will eventually happen.
Is that a good enough goal for Ohio? The U.S. Department of Energy says Ohio produces 9.15 percent of its energy from renewable sources. That means we only have to increase our renewable energy production by 3.35 percent in the next 13 years to meet our goal. Seems like we can do a lot better.
Michigan voters will decide this November if their state shall require a 25 percent standard for renewable energy by 2025. The big corporate types are coming out against it. It is an election Ohioans should keep their eyes on.
Let's not accept mediocrity when it comes to renewable energy. Maybe we won't produce 100 percent of our state's energy needs like Idaho, but setting the bar a little higher could get us out of the rut known as 38th place.
John McGory is a partner in the original content marketing company, Webface, and a licensed Realtor.
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