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Latest data center news, projects, power and policy across Ohio — updated daily.
Ohio · Construction & power moves · 2
full tracker →Land, power, and interconnection moves across Ohio — each traced to primary filings.
Recent Ohio data center news
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Turner secures $2B deal for Vantage Data Centers campus expansion in Ohio
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Turner wins $2B Ohio data center job
Turner Construction has won a $2 billion contract to expand Vantage Data Centers’ campus in New Albany, Ohio, adding 1.5 million square feet of infrastructure for cloud and AI technologies. The project aims for LEED Silver certification and supports Vantage’s commitment to achieve net-zero operational carbon emissions by 2030.
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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.