Sources: Cleveland, OH

With its proximity to Pennsylvania, the main source of energy for Cleveland residents is coal. In fact, 80% of the state’s power plants are coal-fired plants. Ohio is a top 10 energy producing state in the nation and top 5 in retail energy sales. Natural gas production has grown significantly in the past decade by still accounts for less than ¼ of energy production. The remaining 20% of power plants in Ohio are nuclear power plants that contribute 16% of the total energy generation in the state. Wind is the biggest renewable energy source with solar and hydroelectric power also contributing. For more information on Cleveland’s energy sources, see the graph below.