Kathiann M. Kowalski, Author at Cleveland Scene

Anonymously Funded Group Stokes Local Opposition to Ohio Solar Project

Critics say Knox Smart Development is spreading misinformation, and there are clues that suggest links to the natural gas industry.

by Kathiann M. Kowalski December 21, 2023January 7, 2025

News & Views

Randazzo Indictment Sparks Renewed Calls for Full Regulatory Review in Ohio

“The fox was literally running and in control of the henhouse”

by Kathiann M. Kowalski December 11, 2023June 23, 2025

News & Views

A Coal Company Got a Big Payback From Ohio’s Corrupt HB6 Bill

The Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel estimates coal subsidies have cost ratepayers nearly $221 million since 2020

by Kathiann M. Kowalski November 24, 2023May 31, 2025

News & Views

Ohio Oil and Gas Industry Accident Data Boost Worries About Drilling Under State Parks

Even quickly cleaned-up releases involve chemicals that can be toxic, and hundreds of “minor” incidents belie the industry’s claims that there are few problems

by Kathiann M. Kowalski October 27, 2023June 5, 2025

News & Views

After Householder and Borges Sentences, What — or Who — Comes Next?

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Ohio has repeatedly said that its investigations are ongoing

by Kathiann M. Kowalski July 14, 2023November 28, 2023

News & Views

Ohio Utilities Could Resume Energy Efficiency Programs Under Bipartisan Bill

Prior programs ended with HB6

by Kathiann M. Kowalski July 8, 2023March 6, 2024

News & Views

HB 6 Coal Plant Charges Mount Up Again in Ohio

The plants have consistently lost money, and their costs could climb to roughly $800 million by 2030.

by Kathiann M. Kowalski June 16, 2023November 22, 2023

News & Views

Ohio Solar Projects Face an Unclear Path Around Local Opposition

Regulators have approved some projects and denied others, without determining whether objections are supported by evidence. Solar advocates say the industry needs more clarity to move forward in the state.

by Kathiann M. Kowalski June 4, 2023July 31, 2025

News & Views

What Can Ohio Regulators Do to Prevent Future Utility Corruption Scandals?

“The rules have to be really airtight,” or else companies will exploit any loopholes

by Kathiann M. Kowalski May 5, 2023June 7, 2025

News & Views

Ohio Higher-Ed Bill Would Require Instructors to Teach ‘Both Sides’ on Climate Change

Climate science is among a wide range of “controversial matters” included in the Higher Education Enhancement Act, which seeks to police classroom speech on abortion, immigration, diversity, and other issues.

by Kathiann M. Kowalski March 27, 2023April 7, 2025