Your Ohio electric bill could spike $70 a month by 2028 — and data centers are why

News ClipCleveland.com·OH·3/12/2026

This article discusses how the increasing number of data centers being built in Ohio could lead to a significant spike in electric bills for Ohio residents by 2028, potentially up to $70 per month. Major tech companies like Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Meta, Apple, and others are building or expanding data centers in the state, which is straining the electric grid and driving up costs for consumers.

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