JD Vance Discusses Data Centers, Electricity Costs and American Jobs in Ohio
Vice President JD Vance discussed data centers under construction or under consideration in Trenton, Ohio, saying they should not raise electricity costs for residents. He said developers should provide power to the grid, create construction jobs and reach agreements with local communities.
During remarks in Ohio, Vice President JD Vance addressed questions about data centers planned or being built near Trenton, a community close to where he grew up. Vance said he supports the facilities in principle but argued that projects should not rely on existing grid capacity in ways that increase electricity costs for households.
Vance said data center developers should provide power back to the grid, create well-paying construction jobs and make commitments that benefit host communities. He cited a Louisiana project where developers are providing power and offering bonuses to teachers as an example of how data centers could become an economic benefit rather than a burden. The remarks did not identify the companies involved in the Trenton projects or announce a specific government decision.