Renewable energy jobs will employ more than fracking

[Rick Rowlands]

Looks like you are picking nits...

Ohio has the sixth-highest number of green jobs in the nation, and more than 29,000 of them are in manufacturing.[2] Ohio's clean economy is also adding jobs at a much faster rate than the state's overall economy: the clean economy increased by 8.5 percent from 2007 to 2010, while Ohio's economy as a whole lost nearly 350,000 jobs over the same period, a decrease of roughly 6.1 percent.[3]

Ohio's alternative energy portfolio standard, established in 2008, is helping drive renewable energy job growth. The standard mandates that 12.5 percent of Ohio's electricity must come from renewable sources by 2025.[4] Eight utility-scale solar projects and 27 wind farms have been announced or are under development, creating good job opportunities for Ohioans.[5]
http://www.nrdc.org/energy/renewables/ohio.asp

[Irishbobcat]

So why does Kasich and his JobsOhio Now group never woo companies and industry in his sector?

[Rick Rowlands]

There is no state law prohibiting private capital from coming to Ohio to invest in green energy.  Perhaps looking to government to lead the way is not the right way to go.  If you want to do it, do it yourself.

[Irishbobcat]

John Kasich enjoys traveling around the state telling folks he is constantly scratching his head trying to figure out new ways to bring jobs to Ohio.

If only John Kasich were a "green" governor the answer would be right in front of his nose.

The League of Women Voters Ohio Renewable Energy Database states the following:
Ohio continues to lag other states in renewable energy. Ohio still gets only a bit more than one percent of its electricity from renewable sources. Since the national average is about nine percent, we rank close to the bottom of the states by several criteria.

Ohio ranks close to the bottom of all states in renewable energy.

A study by the Cleantech Network, which tracks green investment, found that for every $100 million in green venture capital, 250,000 new jobs could be created.

Ohio needs a governor who recognizes the potential of investing in renewable energy.