WHEREAS, energy is important to Ohio's economic and environmental health; and
WHEREAS, the Ohio Development Services Agency and the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio work to provide the importance of energy efficiency for Ohio businesses, communities, and residential buildings; and
WHEREAS, Ohio recognizes the need to assist low-income families to reduce their energy costs and improve their energy efficiencies; and
WHEREAS, implementing energy efficiency measures can reduce energy costs for Ohio businesses and families; and
WHEREAS, Ohio Development Services Agency partners with local community service organizations and utilities to provide energy assistance services to low-income families, including home weatherization services; and
WHEREAS, energy efficiency is our most affordable, available, and sustainable energy resource.
NOW, THEREFORE, We, Mike DeWine and Jon Husted, Governor and Lieutenant Governor of the State of Ohio, do hereby recognize October 2020 as
ENERGY EFFICIENCY MONTH
On this 1st day of October 2020