SOPEC — Sustainable Ohio Public Energy Council

Join the SolSmart team on Tuesday, November 12th at 12:00 p.m. EST, for a webinar to discuss the ways in which municipalities can utilize solar energy to increase the stability of utility costs. In an era of increasing energy demands, fluctuating energy markets, volatile energy prices and a greater call for clean energy, municipalities are exploring innovative solutions to bolster the stability of utility costs while promoting clean energy in their communities. With significant federal dollars available to invest in solar projects, municipalities have an opportunity to invest in projects that will provide long-term benefits to their bottom line. This webinar offers practical insights into integrating solar solutions, highlighting real-world success stories and innovative procurement models. Learn how municipalities can embrace solar power to enhance both fiscal resilience and environmental responsibility, ensuring a sustainable and cost-effective energy future. https://lnkd.in/e5_VimNs

Q: What is the price to compare (PTC) and the standard service offer (SSO)? A: The Price-to-Compare (PTC) or the Standard Service Offer (SSO) is the default supply rate that is charged by the electric utility company to those customers who have not enrolled in an individual or aggregation-based retail energy contract for their electricity supply. #FAQFriday #aggregation #CCA #communitychoiceaggregation

We are hiring an Electric Vehicle (EV) Project Manager and Technical Expert! https://lnkd.in/ekGA6-7Q Explore the job posting and apply now. Please share this job with your network as you see fit.

We are hiring an Electric Vehicle (EV) Program Manager! https://lnkd.in/e4Bw3yGA Explore the job posting and apply now. Please share this job with your network as you see fit.

Thanks to the Budget Dumpster for inviting us to participate in this list about energy savings tips! #energysavings #sustainability #efficiency

We are hiring a Procurement and Contract Specialist! https://lnkd.in/enuFSRAX Explore the job posting below and apply now. Please share this job with your network as you see fit.

Meet a member of the SOPEC team! Chloe Musick (she/her) is the Director of Public Affairs and Marketing. In this role, she is responsible for the external communications efforts to tell both SOPEC and SOPEC’s members' stories. Chloe has earned a BA in political science and sociology, as well as her MPA from Ohio University. She has served in communications consulting, project management and creative roles, working with Ohio University’s Russ College of Engineering and Technology, Stuart's Opera House and the Nelsonville Music Festival. As a lifelong Ohioan, Chloe has always been interested in empowering Ohio communities to create impactful change, and in her role with the College of Engineering, she became particularly interested in equipping communities with the tools to improve sustainability efforts at a local level. In her free time, Chloe enjoys hiking with her husband and dogs, listening to music, baking, and creating stained glass art.?

Last Wednesday, we stopped by the Corporation for Ohio Appalachian Development's Weatherization Training Center in Athens, Ohio last week for their Weatherization Day Celebration. Our SOPEC team members, Emily Bails and Jessica Armold, had a blast learning about ways to weatherize your home to improve its energy efficiency.

The City of Cleveland's Office of Sustainability is hiring an Energy Student Assistant! This part-time role ($15.33/hr) will assist with utility data processing, account management, energy reporting, and sustainability projects. Join the team and help us meet our sustainability goals! See the full posting here: https://lnkd.in/eWkib5ac

From speaking on panels to meeting like-minded professionals working in community choice aggregation, the 2024 National CCA Conference in Washington, DC was one to remember! Thanks for having us, LEAN Energy US!