It's hard sometimes to know what we as individuals can do to support the development of renewable energy, but there are ways we can add our voice and support those we've elected to push development of renewable energy, such as wind towers on Lake Erie. We can send emails to elected officials, like Governor Ted Strickland, offering our points of view about why Ohio needs to adopt a renewable energy portfolio standard (as 14 other states have): to guarantee a minimum in the state's purchase of energy become renewable energy, to foster competition for small (renewable) energy producers, and to ensure that individuals can choose green energy. The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio is still on the fence about rule changes -- but with a new administration and many citizens calling for change, can change be far off?

Also, to hear about local efforts, attend today's event at Levin College where Cleveland Foundation CEO Ronn Richard will discuss the vision for creating an alternative energy market. To read up on the foundation's vision for alternative energy strategy in NEO, go here.