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Electricity

Oxford Township: Summer road maintenance continues, electric aggregation saves money

The trustees approved financial reports for the previous month and also reviewed the most recent report for the Township's electric aggregation consultant.
Briefs Jun 20, 2025
The front of College@Elm building

Council OKs new electric aggregation program and economic development plan

Oxford will switch to a new organization with a focus on renewable education for its electric aggregation program. Plus, City Council formally approved an economic development strategic plan in a 6-1 vote.
Sean Scott Jun 18, 2025
An electric car is charged in the Ditmer parking lot at Miami University.

City commission evaluates emissions

The Oxford City Council will review a new greenhouse gas inventory following a work session with the Climate Action Steering Committee.
Sean Scott Jun 6, 2025
A vehicle plugged into a charging station at Miami University's Ditmer Lot

EVs in Oxford: Range anxiety

Driving an electric car comes with a built-in fear of running out of charge on long trips, but James Rubenstein writes that local EV drivers manage that anxiety with careful planning.
James Rubenstein Apr 5, 2025
Locust Street Substation with brick wall in front of it

Expanded substation to improve electric grid; will feature mural

Duke Energy's substation expansion at the intersection of Locust and Spring Street is substantially complete, with additional equipment set for installation this fall. The city plans to add a mural to the wall in front of the site.
Sean Scott Feb 8, 2025

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