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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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AEP Ohio reaches agreement with stakeholders on data center interconnection rules
AEP Ohio’s agreement imposes data center costs and requirements, contrasting a consumer-favored coalition proposal.
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AEP Ohio urges PUC to reject ‘Hail Mary’ data center tariff proposal from Amazon, others
AEP Ohio urges PUCO to reject tech companies’ tariff proposal, citing cost burden on consumers.
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Climate Change Solutions - October 8, 2024
EESI updates emissions reduction methods, promotes COP29 events, and seeks new hires in communications.
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With load growth and fear of rising utility bills, are low-income customers protected?
Rising data center demand threatens low-income customers with higher energy bills, requiring protective measures.
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Oklo’s microreactor project pipeline jumps 93% ahead of 2027 planned deployment
Oklo, backed by $294.6 million, plans to deploy its Aurora sodium-cooled fast fission reactor by 2027 at Idaho National Laboratory. The company benefits from the ADVANCE Act and a New York Stock Exchange debut. Oklo targets data centers with 50-MW reactors, collaborating with Centrus for U.S. uranium supply.
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AI, manufacturing spur SMR interest but project complexity weighs on deals: NuScale
NuScale CEO John Hopkins highlighted burgeoning demand for clean power from AI-driven data centers and onshored manufacturing. NuScale collaborates with ENTRA1 Energy on project development and has an ongoing 462-MW nuclear project in Romania with Fluor Corporation. The company remains the sole NRC-certified SMR provider and is positioned for significant DOE awards.
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AEP data center and other commercial sales soar 12.4% in Q2
AEP’s Q2 commercial sales rose 12.4%, driven by data center demand. The company expects substantial growth, especially in Ohio and Texas. AEP purchased the 795-MW Green Country power plant in Oklahoma and plans to add 20.2 GW by 2033. Earnings dropped to $340.3 million, although operating earnings improved.
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Talen-Amazon interconnection agreement needs extended FERC review: PJM market monitor
The PJM market monitor raised concerns over Talen Energy’s agreement to provide power from its Susquehanna nuclear power plant to an Amazon data center in Pennsylvania. Other companies like AEP and Exelon challenged the agreement over potential cost shifts to ratepayers. FERC is expected to make a decision by August 3.
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Constellation, Vistra and PSEG could be next to ink nuclear-data center supply deals: S&P
S&P suggests Constellation Energy, PSEG Power, and Vistra are potential candidates for nuclear-data center supply deals due to rising data center electricity demand. Talen Energy’s agreement with Amazon Web Services sets a precedent. PSEG is in talks to supply data centers with nuclear power. Concerns arise about fairness and grid impact.
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Constellation, Vistra and PSEG could be next to ink nuclear-data center supply deals: S&P
Data centers could boost U.S. electricity demand, benefiting nuclear operators like Constellation Energy Group, PSEG Power, and Vistra. S&P predicts 35 GW load growth by 2030, with a 9% share from data centers. Talen Energy’s deal with Amazon is seen as a model. Public Service Enterprise Group eyes supplying Hope Creek and Salem plants to data centers.