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Clean Energy Columbus

Clean Energy Columbus is the City’s 100% clean energy program, delivering clean power and electricity savings to our community.

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About the Clean Energy Columbus Program

CLEAN ENERGY COLUMBUS

Since its approval by residents and launch in 2020, Clean Energy Columbus has helped residents save money, increased access to Ohio-based clean energy, and strengthened our community

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BENEFITING COLUMBUS

Since 2020, Clean Energy Columbus has saved customers over $70 million on their electric bills, provided 100% clean energy to over 220,000 customers, and invested more than $800 thousand in local clean energy training programs.

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YOUR COMMUNITY CHOICE

Through community choice aggregation and creating a large demand for renewable energy sources, Columbus can support good jobs and workforce development in the clean energy industry.
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CLEAN ENERGY COLUMBUS
Clean Energy Columbus has launched! Welcome to the City’s 100% clean energy program, voted on and approved by residents in November 2020.
TIMELINE
Clean Energy Columbus Program plays a big role in creating our sustainable future by utilizing Community Choice Aggregation as the City’s process to contract for energy on behalf of its residents and small businesses.
YOUR COMMUNITY CHOICE
Through community choice aggregation and creating a large demand for renewable energy sources, Columbus can support good jobs and workforce development in the clean energy industry.

Shaping a thriving city for everyone

Driving progress citywide
Our city works daily to provide vital services and improve quality of life for every resident in Springfield.

From Energy Source to Your Home

How It Works

SOURCE AEP Energy

Sourcing and building cleaner energy

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ENERGY GRID

Flowing clean energy into our power supply

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DELIVERY AEP Ohio

Delivering energy to homes and small businesses & maintaining lines

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CUSTOMER YOU

Using cleaner energy, preserving the environment

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WHAT’S NEW

A Simple Guide to Understanding Your Clean Energy Columbus Bill

A Simple Guide to Understanding Your Clean Energy Columbus Bill

Clean Energy Columbus (CEC) brings residents together and uses collective buying power to secure competitive electricity rates. Over 200,000 households participate in the program. With that comes questions about what...
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What's Ahead for Clean Energy Columbus in 2026

What’s Ahead for Clean Energy Columbus in 2026

Looking Ahead to 2026CEC is preparing for a year of new tools and expanded community engagement. In 2026, residents will see a new CEC website with an interactive map that...
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Five Years of Progress: The Impact of Clean Energy Columbus in 2025

Five Years of ImpactThis year, Clean Energy Columbus (CEC) proudly celebrated its fifth anniversary, and we are deeply honored to have played a role in helping Columbus move closer to...
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POWERING COLUMBUS WITH CLEAN ENERGY

RECEIVE 100% CLEAN ENERGY

Residents enrolled in the Clean Energy Columbus program receive 100% clean energy.

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