Kathiann M. Kowalski

Kathiann M. Kowalski

Contributing Reporter .

Kathiann M. Kowalski is a contributing reporter at Canary Media who covers Ohio. She reports on energy, science, and policy issues and is the author of 25 books. In addition to her journalism career, Kathi is an alumna of Harvard Law School and has spent 15 years practicing law. She is a member of the Society of Environmental Journalists, the National Association of Science Writers, and the Society of Professional Journalists.

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Future of Farm Bill energy programs remains uncertain

Unless Congress passes another law or extends the current one, several federal renewable energy programs will end on September 30.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 28 June 2013
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After Senate vote, Farm Bill energy programs remain in limbo

The U.S. Senate passed the Farm Bill Monday night with wide bipartisan support. Now a big question is whether mandatory funding for clean and renewable energy programs will continue at reduced levels or disappear.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 12 June 2013
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FirstEnergy's Ohio customers to save millions from energy efficiency

Results of a recent capacity auction show northern Ohio consumers will save millions of dollars in coming years, thanks to the state’s energy efficiency requirements. However, those benefits could be jeopardized if FirstEnergy succeeds in efforts to weaken the law.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 11 June 2013
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Redactions cloud dispute over FirstEnergy's renewable credit purchases

FirstEnergy’s Ohio utilities face challenges that they overpaid for renewable energy credits and passed the excess costs on to consumers, but confidentiality claims make it hard to know how much money is at stake.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 13 May 2013
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In Ohio, schools reap benefits of energy-efficiency push

Ohio leads the nation in energy-efficient LEED schools, saving millions of dollars on energy costs statewide. And cash-strapped districts are hoping voters appreciate those financial benefits as they make their cases for levy approvals.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 26 April 2013