My name is Kat Ricketts and I’m the
Solar Community Coordinator at Ohio Citizen Action. I help to promote
utility-scale solar at the local level in rural communities.
Having grown up in a small Ohio town as the granddaughter
of a corn and soybean farmer, I’ve seen first-hand the intricate
connection between people and the land. Those roots deeply shaped my
perspective on sustainability and the environment, and I draw from
those values in the work I do each day.
For communities like the one I grew
up in (the same one I still have the privilege of working in today!),
utility-scale solar projects can be transformative, offering economic
stability and environmental benefits that extend for generations. By
harnessing the power of the sun, we can provide clean, affordable
energy while creating new income streams for landowners and reducing
reliance on fossil fuels.
At Ohio Citizen Action, my
work focuses on educating and fostering understanding. I’m passionate
about this work because I believe in the power of rallying communities
to create meaningful change and a better world.
Part of my job is to share good
news about solar energy and help to dispel misinformation. I have
worked with members of the community to set up facebook groups and
instagram pages. I just launched these community pages. Follow our
solar work and join conversations with local farmers and
residents:
Fairfield Bright Future Facebook page
@FairfieldBrightFuture Instagram
The Logan County Bright Side Facebook
page
@TheLoganCountyBrightSide Instagram
There is tremendous community support in Fairfield County. Public
comments on the Eastern Cottontail project have exceeded all previous
Ohio Power Siting Board records and just last week the OPSB staff recommended to approve
the project. This is great news for the public hearing
tomorrow.

I have the unique opportunity to honor my family’s
agricultural legacy while paving the way for a brighter future for all
Ohioans. I’m proud to be part of a movement that’s making a tangible
difference in people’s lives and the health of our
planet.