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Summary: In 2007, Ohio adopted new interconnection standards applicable to distributed generation, including CHP. Ohio’s interconnection standards now separate interconnection into three tiers, to allow for easier and more streamlined applications for the smallest generators and a similarly streamlined application for larger generators that are still smaller than 2MW. A third tier provides a process for generators up to 20MW. A plain-language guide to interconnection accompanies the new tiered system. Ohio’s standards are also compatible with IEEE’s 1547 interconnection standard. Links:
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Description: Ohio exempts certain property from real and personal property taxation, state sale and use taxes, and the state's corporate franchise tax where applicable. The exemption applies to property used in thermal-efficiency improvements. Generally, "thermal efficiency improvements" refers to the recovery of waste heat or steam produced in any commercial or industrial processes. Eligible technologies include waste-recovery systems. Eligible property is exempt from Ohio's sales and use tax and is not considered in the assessment of Ohio's corporate franchise tax. These provisions have been in effect since 1978. As part of Ohio’s Tax Reform, personal property tax will be phased out by 2009 and corporate franchise tax will be phased-out by 2010 for most taxpayers. Links:
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Description: The Ohio Department of Development's (ODOD) Ohio Energy Office (OEO) is offering grants on a first-come, first-served basis for both the installation of new distributed energy resources (DER) projects and the implementation of certain manufacturing energy efficiency projects. Eligible distributed energy resources (DER) projects include industrial heat recovery and CHP, microturbines, and clean-burning reciprocating engines. Systems up to 25 MW are eligible. The maximum grant award is $100,000 or 25% of the project's cost, whichever is less. Eligible manufacturing energy efficiency projects will receive 25% of costs from the grants, with a maximum grant award of $50,000. A minimum of 15% energy-use reduction from existing conditions is required. In general, projects that involve motors, including CHP, are eligible for funding. Links:
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Summary: Ohio Power Company’s standby rate for CHP is entirely demand-based, and the actual energy is supplied by a third party vendor. Cincinnati Gas & Electric charges CHP customers for backup power primarily based upon a peak demand as well, though Ohio Power Company’s rate is slightly more favorable than Cincinnati Gas & Electric’s. Links:
Summary: In May 2008, Ohio enacted a bill establishing an Alternative Energy Resource Standard (AERS). The AERS requires a particular percentage of utilities’ electricity supply to come from “alternative energy resources,” a steadily increasing portion of which must be from designated renewable resources. As part of this restructuring effort, Ohio utilities are also required to meet cumulative energy savings and peak demand reduction goals. CHP systems installed after January 1, 1998 are eligible as “alternative energy resources” for the purposes of this AERS. Links:
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Summary: Ohio’s guidance on its NOx Budget Trading Program explicitly allows for CHP and other highly efficient processes to count as allowances for energy efficiency and renewable energy NOx set-asides. Links:
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