New poll shows Ohio supports green growth with new energy plan

In Ohio, according to a new poll conducted by Public Policy Polling (PPP), Ohioans overwhelmingly support the Ohio Jobs Initiative, the Ohio Clean Energy Initiative, by a margin of 35% (64% likely to vote for the Initiative versus 29% unlikely with 7% unsure, statistically accurate to within +/- 4%,  of very likely voters).

The Jobs Initiative enacts a constitutional amendment that would provide for $1.3 billion a year for 10 years from state general obligation bond funding in a comprehensive array of areas, including clean energy industries and energy-related public infrastructure projects in the areas of solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, biomass, smart grid, as well as other technologies.  Funding includes research and development, academic and educational development, and vocational training support.  Eligible categories of applicants include individuals, companies, non-profits, municipalities, and state agencies, all of whom may apply for funding for projects.