Cuyahoga Green Energy


Cuyahoga Green Energy logoBuilding clean, resilient, and affordable power together.

Cuyahoga Green Energy was established in 2021 as a new energy utility focused on renewable energy and resilience. Through the development of local renewable energy projects and district microgrids, CGE will provide clean, reliable, locally produced energy to customers.

 

 

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Solar Co-ops

CGE administers solar group buying co-ops for homeowners, businesses, and municipalities within Cuyahoga County.

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Microgrid

A microgrid is an energy system that is entirely local and self-sufficient, creating power on-site for nearby facilities.

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Grant Funded Solar Projects

CGE currently oversees the development of several federally funded renewable energy projects.

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Other Projects

CGE has operated a landfill solar farm in Brooklyn since 2018 and Cuyahoga County has installed solar on four county properties.

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Microgrid FAQ

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Cuyahoga County Solar News

Total Solar Eclipse 2024 Countdown: News and Updates

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WHEN: Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 1 p.m. EST

WHERE: Great Lakes Science Center – Promenade Level – 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland, OH 44114 (map)

WHAT + WHO: Leaders from the City of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Great Lakes Science Center, NASA and Greater Cleveland RTA will share news, updates and tips to prepare for the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.

  • Mayor Justin M. Bibb
  • Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne
  • Dr. Kirsten M. Ellenbogen, President and CEO, Great Lakes Science Center
  • Dr. James A. Kenyon, Director, NASA’s Glenn Research Center
  • Cuyahoga County Sheriff Harold Pretel
  • Mark Christie, Cuyahoga County Emergency Manager
  • Interim Safety Director Wayne A. Drummond, City of Cleveland
  • Traffic Commissioner Gordon Holmes, City of Cleveland
  • Joel Freilich, GCRTA Director, Service Management

Media is asked to RSVP by 9 a.m. on March 21 to mzickefoose@clevelandohio.gov.

 

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Photo Gallery from the Event. Media must credit: Cuyahoga County Communications


  
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