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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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Amazon to invest $10B in 2 Mississippi data centers
Amazon plans to invest $10 billion in two data centers in Mississippi. This follows the company’s previous investments of $2.3 billion in the state, including fulfillment centers, solar farms, and a wind farm. The investment is expected to create hundreds of high-tech jobs. Amazon has been increasingly interested in data centers to enhance its technological capabilities. The company has made significant investments in data centers across different states, such as Ohio and Illinois. Additionally, Amazon plans to demolish office buildings in Virginia to make room for more data center facilities.
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Google taps Whiting-Turner to build $600M Oregon data center
Google has selected Whiting-Turner Contracting Co. to build a $600 million data center in Wasco County, Oregon. The 290,000-square foot facility will expand Google’s existing data center presence in the area. The decision was based on the region’s energy infrastructure, available land, and workforce. Google has invested over $1.8 billion in Oregon since 2006. Other tech companies like Meta Platforms, EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure, and Amazon are also investing in data center developments across the country.
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Utility regulators urge PJM to move away from ‘reactive’ planning for grid reliability
Utility regulators are urging PJM to enhance grid planning to address rising costs for transmission projects due to factors such as data center load growth and power plant retirements. OPSI’s letter highlights concerns about the need for more proactive solutions and comprehensive grid reliability strategies, emphasizing the importance of holistic planning.
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Ohio lands $1.5B data center investment
Ohio’s New Albany attracts tech giants Amazon and Google with significant data center investments. Google commits $1.7 billion to its Ohio facilities, joining Amazon’s $3.5 billion investment in the region. Columbus emerges as a tech capital, appealing to investors due to its strategic location between major data center hubs.