Public meeting set on Tilted Gate data center draft air permit
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is hosting a public meeting regarding a proposed air permit for the Tilted Gate data center in Franklin Furnace, Ohio. This project, identified as a Google facility, has spurred months of public discussion over its environmental impact and development plans. Public comments on the permit will be accepted through September 18.
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) has scheduled a public meeting for September 16, 2026, concerning a proposed air permit for the Tilted Gate data center. This facility, located in Franklin Furnace, Ohio, has been confirmed as a planned Google development.
The project has already generated significant public discussion due to concerns over its environmental impact, proposed tax incentives, and overall development plans. The public meeting will be held at Green High School in Franklin Furnace, offering residents an opportunity to voice their opinions.
The Ohio EPA will continue to accept public comments on the draft air permit through September 18. Comments can be submitted at the meeting, online, or in writing to the Portsmouth Local Air Agency.