/tags/data-center data center en-US Copyright Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT /2025-02-12/grid-operator-in-ohio-warns-of-electricity-crunch-as-demand-goes-up-supply-sits-still The operator of the regional power grid that electrifies Ohio is waving a red flag that demand for kilowatts in the state is growing faster than the power being generated, driven primarily by the growth of data centers. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT /2025-02-12/grid-operator-in-ohio-warns-of-electricity-crunch-as-demand-goes-up-supply-sits-still Renee Fox /2025-02-06/business-lobbying-firm-wants-ohio-to-overhaul-energy-permits-process A statewide business coalition believes Ohio should harness the demand of data centers in part by overhauling the state’s permitting and siting processes. Thu, 06 Feb 2025 22:11:07 GMT /2025-02-06/business-lobbying-firm-wants-ohio-to-overhaul-energy-permits-process Sarah Donaldson /2025-01-21/what-to-do-with-data-centers-in-ohio-lawmakers-lobbyists-have-ideas Ohio lawmakers are early in negotiations on an omnibus bill overhauling energy policies. The ever-growing number of data centers statewide are part of the equation. Tue, 21 Jan 2025 08:14:38 GMT /2025-01-21/what-to-do-with-data-centers-in-ohio-lawmakers-lobbyists-have-ideas Sarah Donaldson /politics-government/2025-01-14/ohio-consumer-advocate-says-tech-companies-seeking-utility-deal-on-data-centers-are-worth-trillions Ohio Consumers' Counsel attorney Bill Michael's line of questioning on Tuesday suggested companies like Amazon, Meta and Microsoft can afford to pay their fair share, when it comes to purchasing electricity. Tue, 14 Jan 2025 22:28:13 GMT /politics-government/2025-01-14/ohio-consumer-advocate-says-tech-companies-seeking-utility-deal-on-data-centers-are-worth-trillions Renee Fox /politics-government/2025-01-08/data-center-electricity-cost-debate-centers-on-financial-risk-of-electric-grid-build-up AEP Ohio wants to charge data centers differently than other commercial electric users, because the companies require large amounts of electricity, often requiring grid upgrades. Wed, 08 Jan 2025 22:01:55 GMT /politics-government/2025-01-08/data-center-electricity-cost-debate-centers-on-financial-risk-of-electric-grid-build-up Renee Fox /2024-10-24/aep-and-state-regulators-agree-on-counter-settlement-for-utility-rates-for-tech-giants-data-centers AEP, the PUCO staff and the Ohio Consumers Counsel want data center companies to pay 85% of the electricity usage. The companies wanted to pay 75% of the cost. Thu, 24 Oct 2024 20:34:11 GMT /2024-10-24/aep-and-state-regulators-agree-on-counter-settlement-for-utility-rates-for-tech-giants-data-centers George Shillcock /2024-10-02/new-albany-city-council-approves-15-year-tax-break-for-420-million-microsoft-data-center The $420 million center will be built on Beech Road and employ 30 people. Wed, 02 Oct 2024 21:06:43 GMT /2024-10-02/new-albany-city-council-approves-15-year-tax-break-for-420-million-microsoft-data-center Mark Ferenchik /2024-06-21/as-data-centers-swell-in-ohio-facilities-strain-electric-and-water-services Central Ohio has become a big hub for data center facilities, but they have the potential to put serious strain on the electric grid and other natural resources. Fri, 21 Jun 2024 11:20:04 GMT /2024-06-21/as-data-centers-swell-in-ohio-facilities-strain-electric-and-water-services Sarah Donaldson /2024-06-18/google-to-invest-another-2-3-billion-in-central-ohio-data-centers Google said the money will go toward the data centers in Columbus, New Albany and Lancaster. Tue, 18 Jun 2024 14:52:21 GMT /2024-06-18/google-to-invest-another-2-3-billion-in-central-ohio-data-centers Mark Ferenchik /2024-04-29/article-reports-amazon-and-aep-want-secret-discount-for-data-center-electricity Amazon wants a discount on the massive amount of electricity their new data centers will use in central Ohio over the next decade, according to a Business Insider article. Mon, 29 Apr 2024 19:49:29 GMT /2024-04-29/article-reports-amazon-and-aep-want-secret-discount-for-data-center-electricity Renee Fox