How Ohio governor candidates would tackle data centers
Ohio gubernatorial candidates Amy Acton and Vivek Ramaswamy have outlined their differing plans to address the boom in data center development across the state. Both candidates propose forms of moratoriums or restrictions, with a focus on environmental standards, utility costs, and protecting farmland. Concerns about the loss of agricultural land to data centers were also highlighted by state and national farming organizations.
Ohio's gubernatorial candidates, Democrat Amy Acton and Republican Vivek Ramaswamy, have both presented plans to tackle the rapid expansion of data centers across the state, acknowledging the need for regulatory limits.
Ramaswamy has pledged an executive order on his first day in office to halt approval of all new data centers until the legislature mandates developers cover electricity costs for nearby residents. He also insists that data centers must adhere strictly to Ohio's air and water quality standards.
Acton's campaign has put forward a