Ohio-based American Electric Power Co weighs break with power grids over data center issue

American Electric Power Co. (AEP), headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, is reportedly contemplating a substantial shift in its operational relationship with power grids. This consideration is a direct response to the escalating power demands associated with data centers. According to the company, it is actively striving to address and fulfill these increasing energy needs. The article from Crain's Cleveland indicates that the substantial power consumption by data centers is a central factor in this ongoing dispute, potentially leading to AEP's reevaluation of its grid affiliations.