Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Passed House 2 R cosponsors

HB 303 — Establish community energy program and pilot program

Last action — Referred to committee

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced May 27, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

  • Mixed recorded votes

    3 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.

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Summary

To amend section 4928.02 and to enact sections 1.66, 519.216, 4934.01, 4934.011, 4934.04, 4934.05, 4934.06, 4934.07, 4934.071, 4934.072, 4934.08, 4934.09, 4934.10, 4934.11, 4934.12, 4934.13, 4934.14, 4934.15, 4934.16, 4934.17, 4934.18, 4934.20, 4934.21, 4934.23, 4934.25, 4934.26, 4934.27, 4934.35, 4934.36, 4934.37, and 4934.38 of the Revised Code to establish the community energy program and pilot program and to define electricity measurement in alternating current.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

26 added · 24 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Bill HB 303, several references to the House Energy Committee have been removed, and the text now includes a list of names from the House who passed it. This change indicates a shift from committee discussions to a broader endorsement by various House members. It matters because it reflects a more unified support for the bill, potentially making it more likely to pass in future legislative stages.

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As Reported by the House Energy Committee 136th General Assembly Regular Session Sub.
As Passed by the House 136th General Assembly Regular Session Sub.
Representatives Rader, Brennan, Fischer, Glassburn, Hall, D., Thomas, D.
Representatives Rader, Brennan, Fischer, Glassburn, Hall, D., Thomas, D., Abrams, Baker, Brent, Brownlee, Bryant Bailey, Deeter, Dovilla, King, Kishman, Lampton, Miller, J., Newman, Odioso, Piccolantonio, Richardson, Roemer, Russo, Salvo, Schmidt, Sigrist, Sweeney, Troy, White, A., Williams, Young To amend section 4928.02 and to enact sections 1 1.66, 4934.01, 4934.011, 4934.04, 4934.05, 2 4934.06, 4934.07, 4934.071, 4934.072, 4934.08, 3 4934.10, 4934.11, 4934.12, 4934.13, 4934.14, 4 4934.17, 4934.19, 4934.20, 4934.21, 4934.22, 5 4934.25, 4934.26, 4934.27, 4934.28, 4934.35, 6 4934.36, 4934.37, and 4934.38 of the Revised 7 Code to establish the community energy program 8 and pilot program and to define electricity 9 measurement in alternating current.
To amend section 4928.02 and to enact sections 1 1.66, 4934.01, 4934.011, 4934.04, 4934.05, 2 4934.06, 4934.07, 4934.071, 4934.072, 4934.08, 3 4934.10, 4934.11, 4934.12, 4934.13, 4934.14, 4 4934.17, 4934.19, 4934.20, 4934.21, 4934.22, 5 4934.25, 4934.26, 4934.27, 4934.28, 4934.35, 6 4934.36, 4934.37, and 4934.38 of the Revised 7 Code to establish the community energy program 8 and pilot program and to define electricity 9 measurement in alternating current.
As used in the Revised Code, unless the 17 context requires otherwise, all measures of electricity 18 described in watts, kilowatts, megawatts, or any derivative 19 Sub.
As used in the Revised Code, unless the 17 context requires otherwise, all measures of electricity 18 Sub.
303 Page 2 As Reported by the House Energy Committee thereof means such electricity expressed in alternating current.
303 Page 2 As Passed by the House described in watts, kilowatts, megawatts, or any derivative 19 thereof means such electricity expressed in alternating current.
46 (F) Ensure that an electric utility's transmission and 47 distribution systems are available to a customer-generator or 48 Sub.
46 (F) Ensure that an electric utility's transmission and 47 Sub.
303 Page 3 As Reported by the House Energy Committee owner of distributed generation, so that the customer-generator 49 or owner can market and deliver the electricity it produces;
303 Page 3 As Passed by the House distribution systems are available to a customer-generator or 48 owner of distributed generation, so that the customer-generator 49 or owner can market and deliver the electricity it produces;
74 (M) Encourage the education of small business owners in 75 this state regarding the use of, and encourage the use of, 76 energy efficiency programs and alternative energy resources in 77 Sub.
74 (M) Encourage the education of small business owners in 75 this state regarding the use of, and encourage the use of, 76 Sub.
303 Page 4 As Reported by the House Energy Committee their businesses;
303 Page 4 As Passed by the House energy efficiency programs and alternative energy resources in 77 their businesses;
101 (A) "Bill credit" means the monetary value approved under 102 section 4934.08 of the Revised Code by the public utilities 103 commission for each kilowatt hour of electricity generated by a 104 community energy facility.
101 (A) "Bill credit" means the monetary value approved under 102 section 4934.08 of the Revised Code by the public utilities 103 commission for each kilowatt hour of electricity generated by a 104 Sub.
105 Sub.
303 Page 5 As Reported by the House Energy Committee (B) "Certified territory," "electric distribution 106 utility," and "energy storage" have the same meanings as in 107 section 4928.01 of the Revised Code.
303 Page 5 As Passed by the House community energy facility.
105 (B) "Certified territory," "electric distribution 106 utility," and "energy storage" have the same meanings as in 107 section 4928.01 of the Revised Code.
131 (d) No subscriber holds more than a sixty per cent 132 Sub.
131 Sub.
303 Page 6 As Reported by the House Energy Committee proportional interest in the output of the system, which shall 133 be measured as the sum total of all meters on the subscriber's 134 property.
303 Page 6 As Passed by the House (d) No subscriber holds more than a sixty per cent 132 proportional interest in the output of the system, which shall 133 be measured as the sum total of all meters on the subscriber's 134 property.
158 (E) "Community energy organization" means a for-profit or 159 nonprofit entity that operates one or more community energy 160 facilities.
158 (E) "Community energy organization" means a for-profit or 159 nonprofit entity that operates one or more community energy 160 Sub.
161 Sub.
303 Page 7 As Reported by the House Energy Committee (F) "Contiguous county" means a county that directly 162 shares a border with another county, including, counties who 163 only share a border with another county's endpoints, and 164 counties that are adjacent geographically, with no intervening 165 counties between them.
303 Page 7 As Passed by the House facilities.
161 (F) "Contiguous county" means a county that directly 162 shares a border with another county, including, counties who 163 only share a border with another county's endpoints, and 164 counties that are adjacent geographically, with no intervening 165 counties between them.
183 (H) "Large industrial customer" means any manufacturer 184 that uses electricity primarily in a process involving a change 185 of raw or unfinished materials into another form or product, and 186 that takes service from an electric distribution utility at 187 primary voltage, subtransmission voltage, or transmission 188 voltage.
183 (H) "Large industrial customer" means any manufacturer 184 that uses electricity primarily in a process involving a change 185 of raw or unfinished materials into another form or product, and 186 that takes service from an electric distribution utility at 187 primary voltage, subtransmission voltage, or transmission 188 Sub.
189 Sub.
303 Page 8 As Reported by the House Energy Committee (I) "Mercantile customer" has the same meaning as in 190 section 4928.01 of the Revised Code.
303 Page 8 As Passed by the House voltage.
189 (I) "Mercantile customer" has the same meaning as in 190 section 4928.01 of the Revised Code.
215 (3) The customer contracts for a subscription from a 216 community energy facility located in the same certified 217 Sub.
215 Sub.
303 Page 9 As Reported by the House Energy Committee territory as the customer;
303 Page 9 As Passed by the House (3) The customer contracts for a subscription from a 216 community energy facility located in the same certified 217 territory as the customer;
242 (1) The community energy facility is to be located on a 243 parcel of land, or multiple parcels of land, that were created 244 prior to the effective date of this section.
242 (1) The community energy facility is to be located on a 243 Sub.
245 Sub.
303 Page 10 As Reported by the House Energy Committee (2) The total capacity of all community energy facilities 246 on the parcel or parcels of land does not exceed ten megawatts.
303 Page 10 As Passed by the House parcel of land, or multiple parcels of land, that were created 244 prior to the effective date of this section.
245 (2) The total capacity of all community energy facilities 246 on the parcel or parcels of land does not exceed ten megawatts.
270 (B) All megawatts certified pursuant to this section shall 271 be allocated proportionally based on the size of each utility's 272 retail electric sales published by the energy information 273 administration.
270 (B) All megawatts certified pursuant to this section shall 271 be allocated proportionally based on the size of each utility's 272 Sub.
274 Sub.
303 Page 11 As Reported by the House Energy Committee (C) Any uncertified megawatts for a year carry over to the 275 subsequent year until all available megawatts are certified.
303 Page 11 As Passed by the House retail electric sales published by the energy information 273 administration.
274 (C) Any uncertified megawatts for a year carry over to the 275 subsequent year until all available megawatts are certified.
298 (C) After all megawatts are certified pursuant to this 299 section, a community energy facility on a distressed site or a 300 commercial or public sector rooftop may be certified from the 301 megawatts allocated under section 4934.05 of the Revised Code.
298 (C) After all megawatts are certified pursuant to this 299 section, a community energy facility on a distressed site or a 300 commercial or public sector rooftop may be certified from the 301 Sub.
302 Sec.
4934.07.
(A) An electric distribution utility with a 303 Sub.
303 Page 12 As Reported by the House Energy Committee community energy facility in its certified territory shall 304 allocate bill credits for all electricity generated by the 305 facility that is attributable to a subscription.
303 Page 12 As Passed by the House megawatts allocated under section 4934.05 of the Revised Code.
302 Sec.
4934.07.
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(A) An electric distribution utility with a 303 community energy facility in its certified territory shall 304 allocate bill credits for all electricity generated by the 305 facility that is attributable to a subscription.
330 (2) "Renewable attributes" means any of the following that 331 are attributable to a community energy facility or the 332 Sub.
330 Sub.
303 Page 13 As Reported by the House Energy Committee electricity generated by a facility provided by the federal or 333 state government or any other legislative authority of a 334 political subdivision in the state:
303 Page 13 As Passed by the House (2) "Renewable attributes" means any of the following that 331 are attributable to a community energy facility or the 332 electricity generated by a facility provided by the federal or 333 state government or any other legislative authority of a 334 political subdivision in the state:
(A) As used in this section, "retail rate" 358 means all costs of providing generation service, transmission 359 service, and distribution service that may be charged by an 360 electric distribution utility.
(A) As used in this section, "retail rate" 358 means all costs of providing generation service, transmission 359 Sub.
361 Sub.
303 Page 14 As Reported by the House Energy Committee (B) A subscriber to a community energy facility shall be 362 eligible for a bill credit from the subscriber's electric 363 distribution utility for the proportional output of a community 364 energy facility attributable to the subscriber.
303 Page 14 As Passed by the House service, and distribution service that may be charged by an 360 electric distribution utility.
361 (B) A subscriber to a community energy facility shall be 362 eligible for a bill credit from the subscriber's electric 363 distribution utility for the proportional output of a community 364 energy facility attributable to the subscriber.
of the 387 Revised Code regarding the enrollment of residential subscribers 388 to obtain an allocation of bill credits;
of the 387 Revised Code regarding the enrollment of residential subscribers 388 Sub.
389 (B) Goods subject to Chapter 1302.
of the Revised Code 390 Sub.
303 Page 15 As Reported by the House Energy Committee regarding the enrollment of nonresidential subscribers to obtain 391 an allocation of bill credits.
303 Page 15 As Passed by the House to obtain an allocation of bill credits;
389 (B) Goods subject to Chapter 1302.
of the Revised Code 390 regarding the enrollment of nonresidential subscribers to obtain 391 an allocation of bill credits.
417 (2) A board of township trustees or a board of zoning 418 appeals under section 519.213 of the Revised Code;
417 Sub.
419 Sub.
303 Page 16 As Reported by the House Energy Committee (3) The legislative authority of a municipal corporation 420 under section 713.081 of the Revised Code.
303 Page 16 As Passed by the House (2) A board of township trustees or a board of zoning 418 appeals under section 519.213 of the Revised Code;
419 (3) The legislative authority of a municipal corporation 420 under section 713.081 of the Revised Code.
442 (2) Issue electric distribution utility customers who are 443 subscribers an itemized monthly bill that includes, in addition 444 to charges described in division (B)(4) of this section, the 445 subscriber's bill credit for the billing period and the 446 subscriber's subscription fee;
442 (2) Issue electric distribution utility customers who are 443 subscribers an itemized monthly bill that includes, in addition 444 to charges described in division (B)(4) of this section, the 445 subscriber's bill credit for the billing period and the 446 Sub.
447 (3) Process monthly bills for subscribers who participate 448 Sub.
303 Page 17 As Reported by the House Energy Committee in low-income customer assistance programs or budget billing 449 programs in the same manner as bills for customers who are not 450 participating in such programs;
303 Page 17 As Passed by the House subscriber's subscription fee;
447 (3) Process monthly bills for subscribers who participate 448 in low-income customer assistance programs or budget billing 449 programs in the same manner as bills for customers who are not 450 participating in such programs;
474 Sec.
474 Sub.
4934.26.
(A) The public utilities commission shall 475 convene and facilitate an ongoing stakeholder working group, or 476 designate an existing group to function as the working group, to 477 Sub.
303 Page 18 As Reported by the House Energy Committee assist commission staff with effectively and efficiently 478 promulgating rules for the community energy pilot program.
303 Page 18 As Passed by the House Sec.
4934.26.
(A) The public utilities commission shall 475 convene and facilitate an ongoing stakeholder working group, or 476 designate an existing group to function as the working group, to 477 assist commission staff with effectively and efficiently 478 promulgating rules for the community energy pilot program.
501 (C) Reasonably allow for the transfer and portability of 502 subscriptions, including allowing a subscriber to retain a 503 subscription to a facility if the subscriber moves within the 504 same electric distribution utility's service territory;
501 (C) Reasonably allow for the transfer and portability of 502 Sub.
505 Sub.
303 Page 19 As Reported by the House Energy Committee (D) Modify existing interconnection standards, fees, and 506 processes as needed to facilitate the efficient and cost- 507 effective interconnection of community energy facilities that 508 allow an electric distribution utility to recover reasonable 509 interconnection costs for each facility;
303 Page 19 As Passed by the House subscriptions, including allowing a subscriber to retain a 503 subscription to a facility if the subscriber moves within the 504 same electric distribution utility's service territory;
505 (D) Modify existing interconnection standards, fees, and 506 processes as needed to facilitate the efficient and cost- 507 effective interconnection of community energy facilities that 508 allow an electric distribution utility to recover reasonable 509 interconnection costs for each facility;
303 of the 136th 529 general assembly shall be construed to minimize direct or 530 indirect costs related to community energy facilities to an 531 electric distribution utility's nonsubscriber ratepayers and 532 shall maximize benefits to all rate classes, regardless of 533 Sub.
303 of the 136th 529 general assembly shall be construed to minimize direct or 530 Sub.
303 Page 20 As Reported by the House Energy Committee participation in a community energy program;
303 Page 20 As Passed by the House indirect costs related to community energy facilities to an 531 electric distribution utility's nonsubscriber ratepayers and 532 shall maximize benefits to all rate classes, regardless of 533 participation in a community energy program;
558 (B) A distributed energy resource that also meets the 559 criteria to be a community energy facility that has submitted a 560 completed interconnection application to an electric 561 distribution utility and has site control before the effective 562 Sub.
558 (B) A distributed energy resource that also meets the 559 Sub.
303 Page 21 As Reported by the House Energy Committee date of this section shall retain its original position in the 563 interconnection queue and remain eligible to participate in the 564 community energy pilot program if that facility meets the 565 program eligibility requirements and any rules adopted by the 566 public utilities commission.
303 Page 21 As Passed by the House criteria to be a community energy facility that has submitted a 560 completed interconnection application to an electric 561 distribution utility and has site control before the effective 562 date of this section shall retain its original position in the 563 interconnection queue and remain eligible to participate in the 564 community energy pilot program if that facility meets the 565 program eligibility requirements and any rules adopted by the 566 public utilities commission.
586 (1) The removal, and potential reuse and recycling, of 587 solar panels and other community energy equipment, and the 588 remediation of the site;
586 (1) The removal, and potential reuse and recycling, of 587 solar panels and other community energy equipment, and the 588 Sub.
589 (2) The removal of all non-utility-owned equipment, 590 Sub.
303 Page 22 As Reported by the House Energy Committee graveled areas, and access roads;
303 Page 22 As Passed by the House remediation of the site;
589 (2) The removal of all non-utility-owned equipment, 590 graveled areas, and access roads;
616 (C) The number of subscribers, how much energy was 617 subscribed to by those subscribers, and the types of customer 618 Sub.
616 Sub.
303 Page 23 As Reported by the House Energy Committee classes that subscribed;
303 Page 23 As Passed by the House (C) The number of subscribers, how much energy was 617 subscribed to by those subscribers, and the types of customer 618 classes that subscribed;
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Votes

Passed

Passed 77 Yea · 8 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 27000
Republican 50800
Total 77800
% of votes cast 91%9%0%0%
How each member voted (85)
Member Party Vote
Ashley Bryant Bailey Democratic Yea
Beryl Brown Piccolantonio Democratic Yea
Bride Rose Sweeney Democratic Yea
C. Allison Russo Democratic Yea
Cecil Thomas Democratic Yea
Chris Glassburn Democratic Yea
Crystal Lett Democratic Yea
Dani Isaacsohn Democratic Yea
Daniel P. Troy Democratic Yea
Darnell T. Brewer Democratic Yea
Derrick Hall Democratic Yea
Desiree Tims Democratic Yea
Eric Synenberg Democratic Yea
Erika White Democratic Yea
Ismail Mohamed Democratic Yea
Joseph A. Miller, III Democratic Yea
Juanita O. Brent Democratic Yea
Karen Brownlee Democratic Yea
Latyna M. Humphrey Democratic Yea
Lauren McNally Democratic Yea
Mark Sigrist Democratic Yea
Meredith R. Lawson-Rowe Democratic Yea
Munira Abdullahi Democratic Yea
Phillip M. Robinson, Jr. Democratic Yea
Rachel B. Baker Democratic Yea
Sean P. Brennan Democratic Yea
Veronica R. Sims Democratic Yea
Adam C. Bird Republican Yea
Adam Holmes Republican Yea
Adam Mathews Republican Yea
Andrea White Republican Yea
Angela N. King Republican Yea
Bill Roemer Republican Yea
Bob Peterson Republican Yea
Brian Lampton Republican Yea
Brian Lorenz Republican Yea
Brian Stewart Republican Nay
Cindy Abrams Republican Yea
D. J. Swearingen Republican Nay
David Thomas Republican Yea
Diane Mullins Republican Yea
Gary Click Republican Yea
Gayle Manning Republican Yea
Haraz N. Ghanbari Republican Yea
James M. Hoops Republican Yea
Jamie Callender Republican Yea
Jason Stephens Republican Nay
Jean Schmidt Republican Yea
Jeff LaRe Republican Yea
Jennifer Gross Republican Nay
Jim Thomas Republican Yea
Jodi Salvo Republican Yea
Johnathan Newman Republican Yea
Josh Williams Republican Yea
Justin Pizzulli Republican Yea
Kellie Deeter Republican Yea
Kevin D. Miller Republican Yea
Kevin Ritter Republican Yea
Levi Dean Republican Nay
Marilyn John Republican Yea
Mark Hiner Republican Nay
Mark Johnson Republican Yea
Matt Huffman Republican Yea
Matthew Kishman Republican Yea
Melanie Miller Republican Yea
Meredith Craig Republican Yea
Michael D. Dovilla Republican Yea
Mike Odioso Republican Yea
Monica Robb Blasdel Republican Yea
Nick Santucci Republican Yea
Phil Plummer Republican Yea
Riordan T. McClain Republican Nay
Rodney Creech Republican Yea
Roy Klopfenstein Republican Yea
Sarah Fowler Arthur Republican Yea
Scott Oelslager Republican Yea
Sharon A. Ray Republican Yea
Tex Fischer Republican Yea
Thaddeus J. Claggett Republican Yea
Thomas Hall Republican Yea
Tim Barhorst Republican Nay
Tom Young Republican Yea
Tracy M. Richardson Republican Yea
Ty D. Mathews Republican Yea
Ty Moore Republican Yea

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Reported

Failed 20 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 15000
Democratic 5000
Total 20000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (20)
Member Party Vote
Bride Rose Sweeney Democratic Yea
Chris Glassburn Democratic Yea
Derrick Hall Democratic Yea
Sean P. Brennan Democratic Yea
Tristan Rader Democratic Yea
Adam Holmes Republican Yea
Adam Mathews Republican Yea
Andrea White Republican Yea
Bob Peterson Republican Yea
David Thomas Republican Yea
Jodi Salvo Republican Yea
Josh Williams Republican Yea
Kevin Ritter Republican Yea
Matthew Kishman Republican Yea
Michael D. Dovilla Republican Yea
Mike Odioso Republican Yea
Monica Robb Blasdel Republican Yea
Roy Klopfenstein Republican Yea
Sharon A. Ray Republican Yea
Tex Fischer Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 303 do?
To amend section 4928.02 and to enact sections 1.66, 519.216, 4934.01, 4934.011, 4934.04, 4934.05, 4934.06, 4934.07, 4934.071, 4934.072, 4934.08, 4934.09, 4934.10, 4934.11, 4934.12, 4934.13, 4934.14, 4934.15, 4934.16, 4934.17, 4934.18, 4934.20, 4934.21, 4934.23, 4934.25, 4934.26, 4934.27, 4934.35, 4934.36, 4934.37, and 4934.38 of the Revised Code to establish the community energy program and pilot program and to define electricity measurement in alternating current.
Who sponsors HB 303?
HB 303 is sponsored by Sharon A. Ray (Republican) and James M. Hoops (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 303?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced May 27, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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