A ban of large-scale data centers could be heading to Ohioans ballots

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A resident group in Ohio has submitted a request to the Ohio Attorney General to place a ban on large-scale data centers, specifically those using more than 25 megawatts per month, on the state ballot. The Attorney General has verified this request, moving the potential ban closer to being put before Ohio voters.

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The Ohio Attorney General verified a request from a resident group to put a ban on data centers using more than 25 megawatts a month on the ballot.