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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 proposes data center, crypto financial requirements amid 30 GW in service inquiries
AEP Ohio faces significant data center load growth with 30 GW in service inquiries. To address this, proposed tariffs require commitment from data centers, ensuring transmission investment support. Mobile data centers, including cryptocurrency operations, would need to pay increased minimum demand charges. Concerns include potential excess transmission costs for retail customers.
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Bloom Eyes Opportunities in Data Centers as Net Loss Narrows
Bloom Energy’s Q1 2024 revenue declined 14.5% YoY to $235.3 million, with a net loss narrowing by 24.5% to $56.54 million. CEO KR Sridhar sees growth potential in data centers and AI hardware supply chain sectors in the U.S. and Asia. Operating loss improved to $30.7 million.
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Windstream Enterprise to deploy managed connectivity solution for Cleveland Guardians
Windstream Enterprise will deploy SD-WAN technology for Cleveland Guardians, enhancing network flexibility and performance. SD-WAN offers centralized management, security, and real-time traffic monitoring. It provides a direct connection to Google Cloud, reducing latency, and is scalable for organizations of all sizes. The solution benefits multi-location users and smaller entities, enabling efficient connectivity.
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AEP faces 15 GW of new load, driven by Amazon, Google, other data centers: interim CEO Fowke
AEP anticipates 15 GW of new load from data centers like Amazon Web Services and Google, reflecting a growing demand for electricity. Interim CEO Fowke suggests developing new tariffs to support this growth. AEP plans significant capital investments to enhance grid resiliency and manage the anticipated load growth, which could necessitate additional generation and transmission.
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FirstEnergy may ‘put a little money on the table’ to help end HB 6 bribery litigation: CEO
FirstEnergy CEO Tierney discusses growth potential in states like Maryland, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, emphasizing data center expansion. The company’s proactive capital spending approach, supported by the sale of a stake to Brookfield for $3.5 billion, aims to enhance reliability and customer experience. Regulatory wins drive positive outcomes.
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States shouldn’t have to pay for transmission driven by other states’ policies: FERC’s Christie
Mark Christie, a FERC commissioner, opposes making states pay for transmission projects supporting other states’ energy policies. He highlights unfairness and potential litigation risks, urging voluntary consent for costs. NextEra Energy Transmission’s Mid-Atlantic Resiliency Link project and Talen Energy’s Brandon Shores plant retirement are linked to state policies and face cost allocation challenges.
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Oracle unveils $10B data center expansion plan
Oracle plans a $10B data center expansion to compete with Google and Amazon. Supply chain issues slow down construction, while demand for data centers grows. Oracle claims to improve project delivery times. Ellison mentions enhancements in building speed. Google and Amazon have ongoing data center projects in various U.S. locations.
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Oracle unveils $10B data center expansion plan
Oracle is planning a $10 billion data center expansion to compete with Google and Amazon. Despite supply chain challenges, Oracle aims to build data centers more efficiently. CEO Ellison emphasized faster project delivery. Google and Amazon have initiated multiple data center projects across the U.S., facing similar construction hurdles.
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ABB eyes US expansion with purchase of facilities management firm in Ohio
ABB is expanding in the US by acquiring Seam Group in Ohio to enhance its energized asset management services for various industries, including EV charging infrastructure. Seam Group currently serves 3,000 customer sites globally and has around 250 employees. The deal with Align Capital Partners is expected to close in the third quarter.
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FirstEnergy increases 5-year spending plan 44%, to $26B, drops 2030 carbon goal
FirstEnergy plans to increase its 5-year spending plan by 44% to $26 billion. The company will focus on improving its distribution system, including grid modernization and investments in clean energy technologies. However, FirstEnergy has dropped its goal of reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 30% below 2019 levels by 2030. The company still aims to achieve net carbon neutrality by 2050. FirstEnergy’s fourth-quarter income from continuing operations improved significantly compared to the previous year.