Strickland Submits "Energy, Jobs and Progress" Bill

I just received an email from the office of Ohio Senate Democratic Leader Teresa Fedor (D-Toledo), indicating that Gov. Ted Strickland has presented to the Senate Clerk his energy bill:

The bill will be introduced “by request” sometime in the next several days. Energy, Jobs and Progress provides much-needed transparency, accountability and consumer protections to Ohio’s system of electric utility oversight. The proposal also will stimulate job growth and protect Ohio’s air and water by generating 25% of electricity consumed by Ohioans through alternative sources, such as wind, solar and clean coal by the year 2025.

In response to the Governor presenting the Senate with his Energy, Jobs and Progress Bill, Senate Democratic Leader Teresa Fedor (D-Toledo) issued the following statement:

“The Governor set forth his plan for Energy, Jobs and Progress last month, and this bill is a clear presentation of that vision. I hope that the Senate and House work together in a timely manner to debate and pass the Governor’s bill in a responsible, expedited manner. Our families, farmers and small businesses need to know they are protected from any sudden increases in their utility bills. We owe it to them to place politics on the back burner, and our Governor has done a great job involving all parties in the process thus far. We now have a bill that should be well received by members on both sides of the aisle because it is good for Ohio’s citizens, economy and future well-being.”

I'm going to try to round up the text of the bill and will have more to say about it.