Energy

Natural gas is one of Southeast Ohio’s strongest competitive advantages. Eleven modern natural gas-fired plants operate in the region, fueled by the Utica and Marcellus shales. This close access to supply lowers transportation costs, reduces supply chain risks, and helps keep fuel pricing stable for energy generation.

For companies serving the natural gas industry, the region offers co-location opportunities with a robust network of producers, processors, and customers. The same shale gas that powers our grid also fuels downstream manufacturing and petrochemical production, creating a tightly connected industrial ecosystem.

As the nation accelerates its transition to cleaner, more resilient energy systems, Southeast Ohio offers the space, infrastructure, and expertise to support next-generation power solutions. Federal and industry priorities are driving rapid growth in clean hydrogen production, utility-scale battery storage, and advanced grid technologies, and our region is ready to deliver.

Projects here benefit from a robust transmission network, abundant water resources, and industrial sites with the capacity for large-scale generation, storage, and manufacturing. Former industrial land and reclaimed sites are being repurposed for utility-scale solar development, while our central location and multimodal transport options make it easier to build and distribute advanced energy technologies to markets nationwide.