Ashville data center construction continues despite vote
Ashville voters overwhelmingly rejected an agreement related to a proposed data center, but construction is continuing because the property is already properly zoned. The Ohio Power Siting Board is considering approval of an 800-megawatt gas plant intended to power the facilities, with a decision due by Nov. 20.
Voters in Ashville, Ohio, rejected a data center agreement in the recent election, but the vote did not stop construction. The project can continue because the site is already zoned for data center use, and Ashville Mayor [name not provided] said stopping it now is unlikely.
Residents hope the vote will influence the Ohio Power Siting Board as it considers an 800-megawatt natural-gas plant to supply power to the facilities. The Village of Ashville and EdgeConneX jointly recommended that the board approve the plant, which is expected to receive a decision by Nov. 20.