Specialty Area
Energy DevelopmentÂ
Education
BS, business administration and process management, Franklin University; MS, exercise, leisure and sports administration, Kent State University
Professional Background
OSU Extension Educator for Community Development in Wyandot County; Director, Wyandot County Office of Economic Development; Director, Wyandot County Regional Planning Commission
Specialization/Focus Area
Distributed (behind-the-meter) solar energy development, utility-scale solar energy development, solar leasing, peak demand energy management in agriculture, and renewable energy policy
Plan of Action
Conduct applied research on renewable energy systems and peak-demand energy management in agriculture. Identify best management practices for implementation that positively impact the community and environment and increase awareness by providing educational outreach on applied research outcomes to inform local decision making.
Team Work
- OSU Extension Energy Outreach Program/Energize Ohio
- Business Retention and Expansion
- OSU Extension IMPLAN Modeling Team
Academic Connections
Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics; Food, Agricultural, and Biological Engineering; School of Environment and Natural Resources
Website
EnergizeOhio
Contact Eric | romich.2@osu.edu or 567-296-6119Â