HB 736

The Ohio Fusion Energy Advancement Act establishes a regulatory and economic framework to support fusion energy development in the state by creating an Ohio fusion energy working group tasked with identifying regulatory gaps, assessing workforce and supply chain needs, and recommending economic development strategies for the fusion industry. The bill also amends electricity regulations to allow businesses to operate fusion energy systems as part of self-power systems that generate electricity for their own use without relying on traditional utility distribution networks. Additionally, the Department of Development is required to review existing clean energy incentive programs and identify tax breaks and grants that could support fusion energy facilities and manufacturers. Overall, this legislation aims to position Ohio as a hub for fusion energy innovation and commercialization by removing regulatory barriers and creating economic incentives for the industry.