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Latest data center news, projects, power and policy across Ohio — updated daily.
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Recent Ohio data center news
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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.
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Why Geothermal is the Hot Ticket to Low-Carbon Data Centers?
The article discusses the potential of geothermal energy for powering low-carbon data centers.
Tech giants like Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta are expanding quickly, and data centers’ electricity demand is projected to rise significantly, reaching between 325 and 580 TWh by 2028.
The U.S. Department of Energy revealed that geothermal energy could avoid up to 516 million metric tons of CO₂ equivalent emissions by 2050.
Innovations in Enhanced Geothermal Systems are making it feasible for data centers to generate clean and reliable power, potentially supplying up to 15% of power in key data center hubs.
Major investments are being made by companies, including a partnership between Alphabet and NV Energy to secure 115 MW of geothermal power. -
AlphaGen Proposes 450 MW of Additional High-Reliability Generation Across PJM
AlphaGen, a power infrastructure management firm, submitted plans for 450 megawatts (MW) of additional electric generation at four existing power stations in Maryland, New Jersey, and Ohio. This submission was part of the PJM’s Reliability Resource Initiative (RRI), aimed at enhancing reliable electric generation infrastructure. The planned projects include a significant 300+ MW increase from natural gas-fueled units in New Jersey, capable of powering approximately 250,000 homes. This initiative reflects the rising demand for electricity driven by factors including electrification and the growth of data centers.
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LS Power Adding Gas-Fired Capacity as Part of PJM Initiative
LS Power announced its application to build approximately 700 MW of new generation supply as part of PJM’s Reliability Resource Initiative (RRI) aimed at connecting high-reliability projects to the grid. The company is converting two peaking facilities in Ohio and Pennsylvania to baseload combined-cycle plants and plans capacity uprates at other existing facilities in Virginia and Pennsylvania. The total investment for these projects exceeds $1 billion, with completion anticipated sooner than larger projects.