OH SB294

Establishes Ohio's energy siting policy requiring utility facility certificate applications to prioritize affordable, reliable, and clean energy sources

Defines "affordable energy source" as having stable costs, cost-effective heating/cooling/electricity generation, and savings comparable to federal renewable standards over the previous five years—explicitly excluding advanced nuclear technology

Defines "reliable energy source" as requiring minimum 50% capacity factor, dispatchable electricity that can ramp up or down within one hour, and ability to back up renewables during low availability

Classifies nuclear energy and natural gas as "clean energy sources," along with hydrocarbons meeting EPA Clean Air Act ambient air quality standards

Requires prioritizing domestic fuel production (except for nuclear) and minimizing reliance on foreign adversary nations (as defined in 10 U.S.C. 4872(f)(2)) for critical materials and manufacturing in energy infrastructure