Household leaks waste 1 trillion gallons of water per year in the United States alone. That’s equal to the annual household water use of more than 11 million homes. Together with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA), the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) is promoting “Fix a Leak Week,” March 14–20, 2016. Fix a […]
Marion campus switch outdoor lighting to LED
December 15, 2015 by
Ohio State Marion and Marion Technical College students are now benefiting from commercially available light emitting diode (LED) technology that more evenly and efficiently lights parking lots and walkways on campus. According to Marion Campus Superintendent of Facility Maintenance and Security Ron Turner, this initiative is being incorporated across campus because the lighting not only […]
PUCO offers energy conservation, safety tips for the holiday season
December 11, 2015 by
This time of year, many Ohio families begin putting up decorations to celebrate the holidays. Decorations help make the season bright, but can also create safety hazards. The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) offers some tips to ensure a safe and energy efficient holiday season. Decorating safely Decorating this holiday season can be done […]
Clean Energy Amendment first to be tested under new anti-monopoly amendment
November 10, 2015 by
Less than one week after Ohioans approved state Issue 2 — the so-called anti-monopoly amendment that prohibits economic interests from being written into the state constitution — the Ohio Ballot Board will take its first look a citizen-proposed measure that might run afoul of the new law. Issue 2, sponsored by the legislature, prohibits specifying […]
PUCO offers tips for saving money on home utilities
November 6, 2015 by
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) is encouraging Ohioans to practice energy efficiency and conservation. Ohioans rely on energy such as electricity and natural gas to run their homes on a daily basis. By practicing energy conservation, you can develop habits to reduce your energy usage and save on your utility bills. Whether you […]
Campus prairie to conduct prescribed burn this weekend
October 23, 2015 by
A wildfire management course from The Ohio State University’s Columbus campus will conduct a controlled prairie burn at the Larry R. Yoder Prairie Nature Center on the Marion campus, Saturday October 24, 2015, weather permitting. According to Ohio State Marion staff member Marketa Lillard, who co-coordinates activities on the prairie with Professor Bob Klips, the […]
PUCO explains differences in light bulb options
October 13, 2015 by
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) wants you to remember the following light bulb facts when shopping for your home or office. Consumers have multiple choices to reduce lighting costs by using bulbs that are just as bright but require less than one-third the amount of electricity. Compact fluorescent (CFL) and light-emitting diode (LED) […]
Ohio EPA awards Marion County $3,000 for litter management programs
May 27, 2015 by
Ohio EPA is awarding $599,445 in grant funding to 41 local governments to support local litter cleanup events and tire amnesty programs. Local governments use these monies to fund litter collection events, community awareness programming or create opportunities for residents to get rid of scrap tires. All local cleanup efforts will involve the work of […]
Environmental Law Enforcement Training Workshop available in Marion
April 24, 2015 by
Keep Ohio Beautiful announces it’s partnering with Keep Marion County Beautiful and DKMM Solid Waste District to host a FREE Environmental Law Enforcement Workshop on Friday, May 1, 2015. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the The Ohio State University at Marion, Guthery Room in Maynard Hall at 1461 […]
West Side Neighborhoods holding spring cleanup this weekend
April 21, 2015 by
The Westside Neighborhoods Association will be having their annual Spring Clean-Up this Friday through Sunday, April 24-26, 2015. Dumpsters will be placed at Roosevelt Park, Glenwood Park and at the corner of Bennett Street and Uncapher Ave. Organizers ask that you do not dispose of any hazardous materials such as batteries, tires, electronics, any chemicals […]
