Ohio Citizen Action
Description
Ohio Citizen Action is a statewide grassroots advocacy organization in Ohio working for clean energy, utility accountability and the protection of democracy.
It was founded in Cleveland in 1975, originally as a coalition called the Ohio Public Interest Campaign, and took its current name in 1989 after becoming a membership organization. It has offices across Ohio and organizes across the state’s 88 counties, from cities to small towns and farm country.
The organization recruits and mobilizes members through door-to-door canvassing, phone outreach and online action, informing people about issues and building trust in their communities. It applies sustained public pressure to hold businesses and government accountable on issues affecting public health, the environment and consumer costs.
Over its history it has run right-to-know campaigns on industrial pollution, pressed utilities over rate increases, supported renewable energy and community choice in electricity, and campaigned against coal and gas pollution. It works to build durable coalitions across political lines toward a sustainable and equitable energy future.
Latest news
Ohio Citizen Action (OCA) today announced our endorsements for the 2026 election cycle, including statewide and Congressional candidates, a candidate for Ohio State Representative, and a ballot issue position. The endorsement slate reflects OCA’s commitment to candidates who will fight for...
4 Aug 2026
We are living in the climate crisis. But the future is hopeful.
Last week, I had the opportunity to attend Aspen Ideas: Climate during Chicago Climate Week, where leaders from science, business, government, philanthropy, and advocacy came together to discuss one of the defining challenges of our time. Over three days, I listened to conversations that ranged...
28 Jul 2026
Democracy is Under Attack in Ohio
We need to talk about what’s happening in Ohio right now. Really talk about it. Systems aren’t broken by accident. Voting barriers are designed. They work by accumulation – one rule layered on top of another until people give up. Right now, we’re watching that strategy coordinated at the federal...
6 Jul 2026
Statement on Richland Referendum May 2026
Ohio Citizen Action was proud to stand with the dedicated residents of Richland County in this fight for property rights and government accountability, and tonight’s result does not change that. We have been working alongside an extraordinary group of local residents who refused to accept a...
6 May 2026
Meet the Neighbors behind the Richland Referendum
Richland county citizens are fighting back against a solar ban by voting NO on May 5th. An investigative reporter just pulled back the curtain on the opposition in Richland County and what she found is exactly why this fight matters. Fossil fuel companies working to make sure Richland County...
21 Apr 2026
A Win for Property Rights in Portage County
Last week, the Portage County Commissioners held a hearing leading up to a decision on whether or not to pass a resolution banning large wind and solar projects across multiple townships. Senate Bill 52 created this process, and gives county commissioners across the state the ability to create...
3 Apr 2026
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