Energy Planning

Providing the foundation for continuous improvement. The Energy Data and Analysis program calculates energy values to assist with policy decisions.

Every MORPC member receives an annual report of:

• Current, previous, and future data for energy production, consumption, expenditures, and emissions across all sectors
• Equity metrics including energy burden ​

Energy Data and Analysis Program Information Sheet

Where energy needs are elevated to action. The Local Government Energy Partnership is a collaborative initiative providing MORPC members with technical support, assistance for policy development, financing opportunities, and implementation.

The partnership is a sponsored program. For sponsorship opportunities, please contact MORPC’s energy planning staff.

For more information, visit the Local Government Energy Partnership.

Roadmap to 100% emission-free energy for local government operations. The Clean Energy Acceleration Program is a cost-conscious pathway for local governments to reduce their emissions through energy efficiency, on-site generation, and grid-level renewable energy purchases.

Clean Energy Acceleration Program Information Sheet

Preparing our communities for the future of transportation. The Clean Mobility Transition (CMT) assists MORPC members in converting their fleets to clean mobility technologies and developing infrastructure in their communities through a regional approach. The CMT delivers:

• A baseline of local government fleet and community mobility needs
• Regional planning tools to make it easier for MORPC members to implement clean mobility options​
• Coordination with Drive Ohio, Smart Columbus, and Clean Fuels Ohio

Clean Mobility Transition Information Sheet

Expertise is available to members and partner organizations through our working groups and advisory committees, or by having MORPC participate in yours. Contact us to see how we can help.

MORPC’s energy planning staff currently serves on the following committees, advisory teams, and working groups:

• MORPC’s Energy and Air Quality Working Group and Solar Subcommittee
• City of Columbus Aggregation Advisory Team
• Smart Columbus Clean Energy Advisory Team
• AEP Ohio EE/PDR Collaborative
• Clean Fuel Ohio EV Stakeholder Committee
• Decentralized Mobility Ecosystem Advisory Group
• Rickenbacker Advanced Logistics and Energy Zone Group

Dedicated, project-specific expertise. Technical assistance is available to MORPC members and organizations within the 15-county region for energy, resiliency, and climate related projects. Project examples include:

• Energy planning, modeling, forecasting, and goal setting​ for your community
• Electric vehicle charging infrastructure planning
• Consulting focused on internal operations process planning
• Clean energy resource development

Current and former projects:

• Franklin County Energy Study, Recommendations, and Fact Sheet
• Greenhouse Gas Inventory Services
  • 2019 City of Columbus Greehouse Gas Inventory
  • 2018 City of Columbus Greenhouse Gas Inventory
  • 2017 City of Columbus Greenhouse Gas Inventory
• Transportation Energy Analytics Dashboard – in partnership with National Renewable Energy Laboratory and the University of Maryland CATT Lab (currently in development)
• Central Ohio Solar Toolkit for Local Governments
• Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Primer for Marysville/Union County