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Latest data center news, projects, power and policy across Ohio — updated daily.
Recent Ohio data center news
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Duke Energy and GE Vernova announce significant arrangement for gas turbines and associated equipment
Duke Energy and GE Vernova announce a significant partnership for natural gas turbines and associated equipment.
- Partnership includes a plan to procure up to 11 American-produced GE Vernova 7HA gas turbines aligned with Duke Energy’s integrated resource plans.
- Builds on eight previously secured 7HA turbines, aimed at meeting growing energy demand from manufacturing, data centers, and population growth.
- GE Vernova’s Greenville, SC facility expanded with nearly $600 million U.S. manufacturing investment, including $300 million in Gas Power business, creating more than 1,500 jobs.
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The arrangement utilizes Duke Energy’s existing infrastructure to reduce costs and accelerate deployment.
The agreement highlights tangible progress in Duke Energy’s strategy for reliable energy and economic growth support.
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Alberta prioritizing U.S. data center needs, former deputy minister says
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Construction planning falters
Dodge Construction Network reported a 6.9% decline in the Dodge Momentum Index for March, indicating a slowdown in nonresidential construction planning. This decline was attributed to uncertainties surrounding material prices and potential tariffs from the Trump administration. Major projects in planning included a $400 million data center in Alabama and a $500 million ambulatory care building in California.
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Request for Information on Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure on DOE Lands
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a Request for Information (RFI) to explore opportunities for AI infrastructure development on its lands. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance AI capabilities in the U.S. and maintain leadership in the field. The RFI targets industry input on potential development approaches and operational models for AI data centers at select DOE sites, aiming for operational commencement by the end of 2027. Responses to this RFI are due by May 7, 2025.
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Addressing Data Center Growth Constraints Key to U.S. Innovation, Leadership in AI
The article discusses the growing demand for data centers driven by AI, highlighting that U.S. data centers will account for 6.6% of electricity consumption by 2028. Key limitations for growth include chip supply, tariffs, and electricity reliability. The U.S. CHIPS and Science Act aims to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing which won’t operationalize until 2028-2029. Hyperscalers are exploring power models to manage the increasing energy needs, with a shift towards renewable sources for cooling and power supply.
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MARA Announces Bitcoin Production and Mining Operation Updates for March 2025
MARA Holdings, Inc., based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, reported a 17% month-over-month increase in bitcoin production for March 2025. The company mined a total of 242 blocks, achieving a new record with 829 BTC produced. MARAPool’s energized hashrate grew by 1% from February, and they expect the completion of a 40-megawatt data center in Ohio by the end of April 2025. This aligns with their focus on expanding their footprint in energy generation while continuing to dominate bitcoin mining.
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Avangrid activates 300,000 solar panel project in Ohio
Avangrid has commenced delivering electricity from the 150 MW Powell Creek solar project in Putnam County, Ohio. The project, approved in 2021, is actively exporting electricity to the local grid and is expected to generate enough power for approximately 30,000 homes annually. It created 500 jobs during peak construction and is projected to generate $31 million in taxes, supporting local public services.
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🌎 CoreWeave IPO’s jolt to power demand #239
CoreWeave, a startup operating AI-tailored data centers, went public on March 29 with a valuation of $20bn after raising $1.5bn at $40/share. The IPO’s performance has raised concerns about the demand for AI infrastructure and its impact on energy needs, particularly as Microsoft reduces its data center investments. This decline in projected energy demand could affect future investments in clean power sources like nuclear and geothermal energy.
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Pennsylvania Capital-Star: Pa. Public Utility Commission Sets Hearing on AI Data Centers’ Impacts on Electricity
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) announced a hearing on April 24, 2025, to evaluate the impact of AI data centers on the state’s electricity infrastructure and economy. PUC Chairperson Stephen DeFrank emphasized the need to protect consumers while facilitating economic growth and technological advancement. The commission will investigate two major data center projects: Constellation Energy’s $1.6 billion restart of its nuclear power plant at Three Mile Island to provide carbon-free electricity for Microsoft, and Amazon Web Services’ $650 million data center purchase near a nuclear plant that will consume energy equivalent to 900,000 homes.
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Established by MGX, BlackRock, Global Infrastructure Partners and Microsoft, the AI Infrastructure Partnership expands to include NVIDIA and xAI
The AI Infrastructure Partnership (AIP), established by MGX, BlackRock, Global Infrastructure Partners, and Microsoft, expanded to include NVIDIA and xAI. This partnership aims to invest in AI infrastructure, attracting US$30 billion in capital and potentially mobilizing up to US$100 billion including debt financing. GE Vernova and NextEra Energy will collaborate with AIP to develop energy solutions for AI data centers. Their focus includes utilizing renewables and battery storage to support AI technology’s demands.