Solar & Manufacturing Supply Chain: Silicon Ranch says it’s developing two new solar projects—Wrens in Jefferson County and Norwood III in Warren County—to feed Georgia Power’s CARES program, with modules and components sourced from U.S. manufacturers including First Solar (Alabama/Ohio/Louisiana) and Nextpower. PUCO Rate Case: The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio canceled a rehearing on SOBE Thermal Energy Solutions’ rate hikes, shifting the dispute to legal briefs instead of testimony. Industrial Deal (Aerospace): GE Aerospace will buy Cleveland-based castings maker Consolidated Precision Products (CPP) for $11.75B to expand casting capacity for commercial and defense engines. Construction & Public Safety: A crash in South Euclid severed a gas line, triggering temporary evacuations and traffic shutdowns before reopening later that day. Local Development: Celina approved $7.5M in downtown upgrades, including a new two-story commercial building and redevelopment of the historic Mayer Building. Workforce Shortage: Ohio schools report a bus driver shortage tied to pay competition and training requirements, forcing route delays and other stopgaps. Energy/Environment Context: A new look at U.S. air policy history revisits how tall smokestacks spread pollution far downwind, helping drive acid rain.