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Data Center Signal is tracking 38 clips about AEP Ohio data center developments across 2 states, including OH, TX.

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News ClipHoodline·OH

Ohio Senator Moreno Targets Data Center Tax Breaks With 100% Federal Clawback

Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno is proposing federal legislation to claw back 100% of state and local tax incentives given to data centers in Ohio, citing concerns over economic benefits and taxpayer costs. This initiative follows Ohio Governor Mike DeWine's pause on new data center tax agreements due to soaring exemption costs and strain on the electric grid. The article highlights specific beneficiaries like Ark Data Centers and Cologix Inc., as well as legacy agreements with Amazon, Meta, and Google.

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Amazon Meta Google

9/5/2026

News ClipCincinnati Enquirer·Trenton, Butler County, OH

Ohio should mandate data centers generate own power

An opinion piece in the Cincinnati Enquirer argues that Ohio should mandate data centers to generate their own power and cover all associated infrastructure costs, rather than burdening existing utility customers. The author highlights the PORTS-Pike project in Pike County as a model, where OpenAI is committed to a data center campus with its own 10 gigawatts of power generation. This model is advocated for future hyperscale projects, specifically mentioning a proposed Amazon Web Services campus in Trenton, Butler County.

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OpenAI Amazon

9/4/2026

News ClipAkron Beacon Journal·OH

Data Centers Contribute to Rising Electricity Costs in Ohio

The Ohio Consumers' Counsel argues that the rapid growth of data centers is significantly contributing to rising electricity costs for residential consumers across Ohio. The OCC is advocating for policies, such as special tariffs, to ensure data centers bear their full share of new infrastructure costs rather than shifting them to families and small businesses.

electricity government

9/1/2026

News ClipCNA·TX

Texas halts new data center grid connections as states reassess electricity demand

Texas has frozen new grid connections for data centers to investigate electricity demand, which has been inflated by speculative projects. Other states like Pennsylvania and Ohio are enacting similar rules, such as upfront payments and stricter permitting, to manage the surge in data center power requests. This national reckoning aims to address "ghost demand" threatening grid stability and reliable electricity supply across the US.

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9/1/2026

News ClipOhio Tech News·OH

Data center leaders, AEP Ohio commit more than $18 million for bill assistance

Five data center and technology companies, including Meta, Amazon, and Google, alongside AEP Ohio, have pledged over $18 million to enhance AEP Ohio's Neighbor to Neighbor utility assistance program. This initiative aims to provide electric bill relief and energy-efficiency support for eligible customers facing financial hardship. The program links Ohio's expanding data center sector with direct aid for households, addressing heightened attention on electricity demand.

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Meta Amazon Google QTS SoftBank

8/21/2026

News ClipThe Columbus Dispatch·Columbus, Franklin County, OH

AEP Ohio teams up with data centers to pay for spiking electric bills

AEP Ohio is partnering with data centers to help cover rising electricity costs for consumers. This collaboration aims to address the issue of spiking electric bills, indicating a joint effort to manage energy expenses.

electricity government

8/18/2026

News ClipAthens County Independent·Columbus, Franklin County, OH

PUCO issues safeguard from data center effects on AEP Ohio energy prices

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) issued an order directing AEP Ohio to implement measures to protect other customers from potential impacts of data center energy prices. Data center customers will now be required to provide 180-day notice before returning to default service. AEP Ohio will then procure energy through separate auctions or spot-market purchases, ensuring all costs are assigned directly to the data center customer.

electricity government

8/18/2026

News ClipRTE.ie·Pike County, OH

Nvidia to provide $105bn guarantee for OpenAI data centre

Nvidia will provide a $105 billion guarantee for OpenAI's lease of a massive data center in Pike County, Ohio, developed by SoftBank-owned SB Energy, marking one of Nvidia's largest infrastructure financing commitments. The project aims for an 8 gigawatt capacity, with the first 800 megawatts coming online by 2028, and involves significant investment in regional grid infrastructure by SoftBank, SB Energy, and AEP Ohio. The initiative, supported by the state and federal government, is expected to create thousands of jobs and has a low risk of local opposition.

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Nvidia OpenAI SoftBank

8/18/2026

News ClipWTVB·Pike County, OH

Nvidia to provide up to $105 billion guarantee for OpenAI’s Ohio data center

Nvidia is providing a guarantee of up to $105 billion to help OpenAI lease a large data center in Pike County, Ohio, being developed by SoftBank-owned SB Energy. This significant financing commitment aims to secure infrastructure for Nvidia's chips and address the growing hurdles of land and power for data center development. The project includes plans for substantial new power generation and grid infrastructure investments in partnership with AEP Ohio.

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Nvidia OpenAI SoftBank

8/17/2026

News ClipNikkei Asia·Pike County, OH

Nvidia to invest $1.5bn in SB Energy under OpenAI data center deal

Nvidia is investing $1.5 billion in SB Energy and guaranteeing up to $105 billion in lease payments to secure 8 GW of AI computing capacity at a new data center in Pike County, Ohio, being developed for OpenAI. The project, with an initial 4.25 GW capacity, is expected to come online in phases starting in 2028. This move aims to expand AI infrastructure and involves SoftBank and SB Energy investing in power generation and grid infrastructure.

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Nvidia OpenAI

8/17/2026

News ClipSRN News·Pike County, OH

Nvidia to invest $1.5 billion in SB Energy under OpenAI data center deal

Nvidia has committed to providing a guarantee of up to $105 billion to facilitate OpenAI's lease of a massive data center in Pike County, Ohio, developed by SoftBank-owned SB Energy. Additionally, Nvidia will invest $1.5 billion in SB Energy, marking one of the chipmaker's largest infrastructure financing commitments. This project, which will eventually boast up to 8 gigawatts of capacity, includes significant investments in new power generation and regional grid infrastructure.

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Nvidia OpenAI SoftBank

8/17/2026

News ClipSpectrum News·OH

PUCO orders AEP Ohio to set protections for Ohioans against data center energy costs

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) has ordered AEP Ohio to implement protections for customers against energy costs associated with data centers. This move aims to ensure that costs related to large data center energy use do not impact other customers' rates. Data centers will now need to provide a 180-day notice if they intend to return to default service, with AEP Ohio procuring energy for them through separate auctions, assigning all costs directly to the data centers.

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8/5/2026

News ClipThe Pike County News Watchman·Portsmouth, Pike County, OH

Energy for data center will be generated on site

SB Energy is developing the PORTS Pike Technology Campus data center in Pike County, Ohio, which will generate its own 10 gigawatts of power to match its consumption. The project includes a $4.2 billion investment in electric transmission infrastructure, fully funded by SB Energy, to protect ratepayers from increased electricity costs. The facility will also utilize a closed-loop cooling system to minimize water usage.

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7/31/2026

News ClipThe Pike County News Watchman·Piketon, Pike County, OH

AEP to upgrade for data center at A-Plant site

AEP Ohio plans significant power grid upgrades in Pike, Jackson, and Gallia counties to support a new data center campus at the former gaseous diffusion plant site in Piketon. This project requires regulatory approval from the Ohio Power Siting Board, which includes public engagement. The company is committed to funding the transmission investments to avoid rate increases for residents.

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7/24/2026

News ClipNBC4 WCMH-TV·OH

Ohio lawmakers introduce bills to curb rising electric costs

Ohio lawmakers have introduced new bills aimed at capping rising energy costs for consumers, which are partly attributed to the proliferation of data centers in the state. One state bill proposes a one-year freeze on rate increases, while a federal bill would require states to consider new rate structures for large energy consumers like data centers. These efforts seek to address the financial burden on Ohioans without hindering data center growth necessary for AI and national security.

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7/21/2026

News ClipMatter News·Sunbury, Delaware County, OH

Local Politics: The small-time data center resistance

Organizers of a statewide petition to ban data centers in Ohio, ConserveOhio, will not submit it this year, shifting focus to local initiatives. Communities like Sunbury and Grove City have enacted moratoriums, while Sunbury residents are pursuing a petition to ban large-scale data centers. The Hilliard City Council is engaged in a legal battle with Amazon and AEP Ohio over a fuel cell installation at an existing data center.

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Amazon

6/25/2026

News ClipNews-Talk 1480 WHBC·Columbus, Franklin County, OH

PUCO Adds Electricity Requirements for Data Center Developers

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) is implementing new electricity requirements for data center developers. These changes include ordering First Energy, parent company of Ohio Edison, to create a separate rate plan for data centers and prohibiting data centers from joining AEP Ohio's Transmission Cost Recovery pilot program.

electricity government

5/20/2026

News ClipCincinnati Enquirer·OH

Electric bills are rising in Ohio. But are data centers to blame?

Ohio's electricity bills have significantly increased, leading to a debate over whether the state's data center boom is to blame. While data center advocates point to other factors, consumer groups argue data centers are stressing the grid and increasing costs for residents. A data center tariff approved by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio is now being challenged in the state Supreme Court.

electricity government legal opposition

5/17/2026

News ClipScioto County Daily News·Franklin Furnace, Scioto County, OH

Google Releases New Details for Franklin Furnace Data Center; Scioto County Commissioners Explain Support

Google has released new details and a public information website for its "Project Dazzler" data center in Franklin Furnace, Scioto County, Ohio. The project continues to face public opposition over environmental, water, traffic, and power concerns, but county commissioners have reiterated their support, citing Google's conservation efforts. Google plans a public information fair to address community questions.

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Google

5/7/2026

News ClipScioto Valley Guardian·Piketon, Pike County, OH

AEP Ohio proposes 50-mile transmission line through Pike, Jackson and Gallia counties to power Piketon data center

AEP Ohio proposes a 50-mile high-voltage transmission line across Pike, Jackson, and Gallia counties in Ohio to power a planned data center campus in Piketon. The project requires approval from the Ohio Power Siting Board, with a decision anticipated in early 2027. Public feedback is being sought on potential route options.

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4/21/2026