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Data Center Signal is tracking 18 clips about AEP data center developments across 8 states, including OH, TX, LA, MI, VA.

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Residents and industry leaders at odds over transmission lines at legislative hearing
News ClipThe Texas Tribune·TX

Residents and industry leaders at odds over transmission lines at legislative hearing

A legislative hearing in Texas addressed the contentious issues of 765-kilovolt transmission lines and data center development, facing significant public and industry debate. Governor Greg Abbott has ordered a temporary pause on data center grid connections pending an audit by ERCOT, while lawmakers consider repealing sales tax exemptions for data centers and granting more local control to counties over their buildout.

electricitygovernmentoppositionzoningmoratorium
8/20/2026
Data Center Meeting Tuesday in Canton
News ClipNews-Talk 1480 WHBC·Canton, Stark County, OH

Data Center Meeting Tuesday in Canton

An open house was held in Canton, Ohio, for a new data center project planned by California-based development company Panattoni. The company is coordinating with AEP on electricity and has conducted environmental checks, finding the property clean. Construction is expected to begin in six to ten months, lasting two and a half years.

announcementelectricityenvironmental
8/18/2026
Silicon Foundation Official Answers All Questions Offered by Local Leaders
News ClipThe Intelligencer·Wheeling, Ohio County, WV

Silicon Foundation Official Answers All Questions Offered by Local Leaders

Local officials in Wheeling, West Virginia, met with Silicon Foundation's chief energy officer to clarify plans for a data center at the former Centre Foundry site in Warwood, following public concern stirred by a premature announcement from a potential partner. Silicon Foundation clarified that the project is a smaller, 10-megawatt modular data center and manufacturing facility, not a high-impact data center as initially suggested, and will not strain local resources or require new permits.

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7/2/2026
Power plants built for data centers spark transparency concerns
News ClipFinance & Commerce·Middleton Township, Wood County, OH

Power plants built for data centers spark transparency concerns

The rapid approval of gas-fired power plants to serve AI data centers across the U.S. is sparking concerns over transparency, environmental impact, and community notification. Projects are often fast-tracked with limited public oversight, leading to backlash from residents and environmental advocates. States like Ohio are enacting laws to accelerate approvals and shield project details from public scrutiny, while some plants, like those for SpaceX's xAI, are operating without required permits.

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MetaSpaceXxAIAmazonMicrosoft
6/16/2026
TeraWulf acquires site in Greenup for 1+ GW data center campus
News ClipLane Report·Greenup County, KY

TeraWulf acquires site in Greenup for 1+ GW data center campus

TeraWulf has acquired a 285-acre site in Greenup County, Kentucky, for its new Muskie Data Campus, which is planned to be a 1+ gigawatt data center operation. The initial 500 MW capacity is expected by late 2028, supported by a new 345 kV substation being constructed by Kentucky Power. The site is already zoned for its intended use and is seen as a significant economic development for the region.

announcementelectricityzoninggovernment
6/1/2026
AI's Disinflationary Promise Runs On Inflationary Energy
News ClipForbes·Detroit, Wayne County, MI

AI's Disinflationary Promise Runs On Inflationary Energy

The article discusses the significant inflationary impact of AI data center growth on electricity costs for consumers, contrasting with AI's long-term promise of disinflation. It highlights rising power costs, widespread local opposition, and moratoria considerations in several US states, leading to project delays and cancellations. The piece suggests decentralized computing as a potential solution to mitigate these issues.

electricityoppositionmoratoriumgovernmentwaterenvironmental
5/27/2026
News ClipScioto County Daily News·Franklin Furnace, Scioto County, OH

Google Says Franklin Furnace Data Center Will Protect Water, Limit Noise, and Bring Long-Term Jobs

Google is providing details and assurances about its "Project Dazzler" data center in Franklin Furnace, Ohio, addressing community concerns regarding water usage, electricity demand, traffic, noise, and jobs. The company emphasizes environmental protection, payment for infrastructure, and local hiring, despite ongoing local controversy.

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Google
5/20/2026
Local Texas leaders believe data center plans may be behind delays to emergency water supply
News ClipRoute Fifty·Sinton, San Patricio County, TX

Local Texas leaders believe data center plans may be behind delays to emergency water supply

Local leaders in Corpus Christi, Texas, suspect that the small town of Sinton is delaying permits for Corpus Christi's emergency water supply project to secure water for proposed data centers. Sinton recently rezoned 1,000 acres of agricultural land to industrial, and a regional power provider acquired an adjacent parcel for a substation, fueling the suspicions. The legal dispute over water permits is ongoing, with a judge ruling that Sinton's challenge can proceed.

waterelectricityzoninggovernmentlegalopposition
5/19/2026
Data Center Controversies Continue in Ohio
News ClipMorning Ag Clips·OH

Data Center Controversies Continue in Ohio

Ohio is navigating significant challenges regarding data center development, including a statewide petition to propose a constitutional amendment limiting construction and an ongoing Ohio Supreme Court case challenging AEP's data center tariff. The state legislature is actively considering multiple bills addressing environmental impacts, electricity costs, water usage, and local government transparency related to data centers. These efforts underscore the widespread debate over responsible growth.

governmentlegalelectricitywateroppositionenvironmental
4/7/2026
News ClipCoshocton Tribune·Muskingum County, OH

Want to save money on your electric bill? Check out these tips

Electric rates are rising in Ohio's Muskingum Valley, driven by factors including increased demand from data centers and electric vehicles. The article provides residents with tips and resources to help save money on their electric bills. Regulators have approved some fee increases, and utilities are passing along grid maintenance costs.

electricitygovernment
4/3/2026
AEP rides our gravy train while lobbing threatens. Yet PUCO just OKed another hike | Opinion
News ClipThe Columbus Dispatch·Columbus, Franklin County, OH

AEP rides our gravy train while lobbing threatens. Yet PUCO just OKed another hike | Opinion

AEP is threatening to move its Columbus offices amid public opposition to a proposed rate hike, which the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio recently approved. The article criticizes Ohio's utility regulation, arguing that state officials prioritize AEP's profits over consumer interests, a problem exacerbated by the state's data center boom.

electricitygovernmentopposition
4/2/2026
News ClipThe Columbus Dispatch·OH

AEP's crisis is a power play that will gouge Ohioans| Opinion

The Ohio Manufacturers’ Association (OMA) accuses AEP of inflating future power demand forecasts, citing data centers as the reason, to justify billions in new infrastructure costs for Ohio consumers. The OMA is advocating for greater transparency from utilities and regulators to prevent Ohioans from paying for unneeded electrical projects. They will continue to fight what they deem a flawed data center tariff approved by the PUCO.

electricitygovernmentlegalopposition
3/24/2026
Pike County data center would be larger than all others in the world 'combined,' feds say
News Clip2:02WBNS 10TV·Portsmouth, Pike County, OH

Pike County data center would be larger than all others in the world 'combined,' feds say

The federal government has unveiled plans for a $33 billion natural gas plant and 10-gigawatt data center in Pike County, Ohio, to be operated by SoftBank. The project aims to make the US a leader in AI and will generate its own power, reportedly without increasing local electric bills. Construction has begun, with the data center expected to be operational within two years.

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SoftBank
3/20/2026
Residents protest plan for high-voltage power line through nine Virginia counties
News ClipWVTF·Fluvanna County, VA

Residents protest plan for high-voltage power line through nine Virginia counties

Dominion Energy and AEP are proposing a 115-mile high-voltage power line, called the Valley Link project, through nine Virginia counties to supply electricity for data centers and other industrial growth. Residents, particularly in Fluvanna County, are actively protesting the plan due to concerns over eminent domain, potential health risks, and environmental impacts. The companies are holding community meetings and plan to file their request with the State Corporation Commission in September.

electricityoppositionenvironmentalgovernmentlegal
3/18/2026
PUCO Staff Confirms AEP Overstated Load Forecasts; Data Center Growth "Double Counted"
News ClipScioto Post·Ashville, Pickaway County, OH

PUCO Staff Confirms AEP Overstated Load Forecasts; Data Center Growth "Double Counted"

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) staff has confirmed that AEP Ohio significantly overstated its electricity load forecasts by double-counting projected data center growth. This inflation of figures may have been used to create a false sense of urgency for infrastructure projects. AEP has agreed to adjust its rates and forecasts.

electricitygovernment
3/17/2026