Answering questions regarding the EdgeConneX data center / power generation
An Ashville council member explained the status of EdgeConneX's proposed data center and associated power plant, saying the site is zoned for data centers but state reviews and permits remain pending. A referendum on a village resolution will appear on the Nov. 3 ballot, while the Ohio Power Siting Board and Ohio EPA are considering the energy center and air permit, respectively.
An Ashville council member said the proposed EdgeConneX data center and power-generation project remains subject to state review despite the property being zoned Limited Industrial, where data centers became a permitted use under the village's 2024 zoning code. The Ohio Power Siting Board is reviewing the generating facility, while the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency will separately consider its air permit. The village has intervened in the siting case and signed a joint stipulation recommending more than 40 conditions involving water, noise, air quality, traffic, emergency response and an 800-megawatt output cap.
The council member said the village's referendum on Resolution 06-2026 will remain on the Nov. 3 ballot after a later repeal resolution failed for lack of a second. Independent consultant GAI found no apparent major air or noise impacts but identified gaps requiring additional information, and the council member said support for the project would depend on state approvals and the village's independent review. Proposed community benefits include up to $35 million for sewer improvements, $1 million for parks and $2.5 million in village capital projects, though some commitments remain unresolved.