Energy Archives - The Reporting Project - Covering Licking County, Ohio

Energy Department offers $1.6 billion loan guarantee to upgrade transmission lines across Midwest

by Associated Press October 16, 2025November 17, 2025

The project by AEP Transmission, a subsidiary of Ohio-based American Electric Power, will help meet surging electricity demand from data centers and artificial intelligence.

Grants of nearly $80 million could help lure new jobs to Muskingum and Coshocton counties – and bookend Licking County with big developments

by Alan Miller October 7, 2025October 7, 2025

Groups sue EPA over canceled $7 billion solar program intended to help poorer Americans

by Associated Press October 6, 2025October 6, 2025

Environmental concerns about chip maker and data centers raised during town hall meeting in Johnstown

by Alan Miller August 14, 2025August 14, 2025

A Delaware County water system’s search for water in Licking County creates anxiety in Washington Township

by Alan Miller June 12, 2025July 21, 2025

Federal grant funds unfrozen for Wooly Pig Farm Brewery

by Andrew Theophilus May 20, 2025May 20, 2025

Court upholds racketeering convictions of ex-Ohio House speaker and lobbyist in $60M bribery scheme

by Associated Press May 8, 2025May 8, 2025

Ohio Supreme Court decision allows solar company to build $350 million energy farm in northwestern Licking County

by Alan Miller May 1, 2025May 3, 2025

The EPA is allowing the sale of cheaper, higher-ethanol E15 gasoline across the US this summer

by Associated Press April 28, 2025April 28, 2025

Williams energy company offers details of power plant – one of three gas-fired plants proposed for western Licking County this year

by Anastasia Wood March 27, 2025March 31, 2025