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News ClipMiami Valley Today·Piqua, Miami County, OH

Save Piqua circulating referendum petition to stop data center

The Piqua City Commission approved a franchise agreement with AES Ohio to provide electricity for a proposed Meta hyperscale data center, despite public opposition. In response, the citizen group Save Piqua is circulating a referendum petition to force a public vote on the deal, potentially stopping the data center. Save Piqua has also filed petitions for a charter amendment to prohibit data center construction and initiated recall petitions against city commissioners.

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Piqua approves AES agreement for Meta data center after $8M commitment$

The Piqua City Commission approved a 30-year agreement for AES Ohio to supply permanent electricity to Meta's planned data center, following an $8 million commitment from Meta to the city. This decision came despite strong public opposition and amid efforts by residents to pass a charter amendment banning data centers in Piqua. A pending Ohio Supreme Court case could impact the local petition process.

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Meta pledges $8 million for Piqua emergency equipment amid data center plan

Piqua's City Commission approved a power supply agreement with AES Ohio for a new data center, revealing Meta as the company behind the project. Meta pledged $8 million for city emergency equipment, but community opposition group Save Piqua plans to fight the agreement, advocating for a public vote on data center allowance in the community.

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Piqua Commission holds lengthy public hearing on data center project

The Piqua Commission held a lengthy and contentious public hearing regarding a franchise agreement with AES Ohio to provide electricity to a proposed data center. Many residents voiced strong opposition due to concerns about environmental impact, noise pollution, loss of farmland, and the financial terms of the agreement. The ordinance for the franchise agreement is scheduled for a third reading at an upcoming meeting.

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8/17/2026

News ClipMiami Valley Today·Piqua, Miami County, OH

Piqua Commission tables data center AES ordinance; public hearing scheduled for Aug. 11

The Piqua Commission tabled an ordinance to approve a 40-year electricity franchise agreement between AES Ohio and the city, which would provide power to the planned J5 LLC data center. This decision was made to allow for a public hearing due to significant public interest. A hearing is scheduled for August 11 to address community concerns before the ordinance proceeds.

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8/5/2026

News ClipMiami Valley Today·Piqua, Miami County, OH

Piqua Commission hears ordinance regarding electrical services for data center

The Piqua Commission heard a second reading of an ordinance to approve a 40-year franchise agreement with AES Ohio for electric service to the J5 LLC data center. Residents voiced concerns over potential electric rate hikes and the terms of the agreement. The data center will be located on 607.656 acres at Farrington and Washington Road.

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7/30/2026

News ClipSpringfield News-Sun·Dayton, Montgomery County, OH

AES Ohio settlement calls for 1% bill increase, stricter data center controls$

A settlement in AES Ohio's electric distribution rate case proposes a 1% bill increase for customers starting in 2027. The agreement also classifies data centers as a separate customer class, requiring them to cover the full cost of transmission upgrades and a share of existing transmission costs. The settlement awaits approval from the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio.

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7/22/2026

News ClipDayton Daily News·Piqua, Miami County, OH

Piqua takes step toward powering planned data center$

Piqua city commissioners approved an agreement to provide construction power for a planned hyperscale data center. The commission also advanced a separate long-term electric franchise agreement with AES Ohio.

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7/9/2026

News Clip2:28WHIO·Piqua, Miami County, OH

City leaders weigh franchise agreement with AES Ohio to power data center | WHIO-TV

Piqua city leaders are considering a franchise agreement with AES Ohio to provide power for a new hyperscale AI data center. Residents are concerned about potential increases in power bills due to the added demand, despite assurances that the data center will pay for infrastructure upgrades and residential rates will not be affected. A vote on the agreement is expected next month.

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7/8/2026

News ClipWHIO TV·Piqua, Miami County, OH

City leaders weigh franchise agreement with AES Ohio to power data center

Piqua's city commission is considering a franchise agreement with AES Ohio to provide power to a new data center, as current city infrastructure is insufficient. Residents are opposing the agreement, expressing concerns that it will lead to higher utility bills. A vote on the agreement is scheduled for next month.

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7/8/2026

News ClipDayton Daily News·Dayton, Montgomery County, OH

Ohio manufacturers wary of where data center tariff leaves Dayton-area electric customers$

The Ohio Manufacturers Association is concerned that AES Ohio's proposed data center tariffs, as influenced by Public Utilities Commission of Ohio staff, will not fully cover the costs of grid upgrades required by data centers. They argue this will shift over $1.3 billion in costs to other customers, contradicting the tariff's intended purpose. AES Ohio maintains that existing customers are protected and benefit from new infrastructure.

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6/27/2026

News ClipScioto Post·OH

Ohio Data Center Tariff Could Shift $1.3 Billion in Grid Costs to Consumers, Manufacturers Warn

A proposed data center tariff by AES Ohio could force Ohio consumers and manufacturers to cover over $1.3 billion in electrical grid upgrade costs, according to an expert analysis. The Ohio Manufacturers’ Association Energy Group (OMAEG) argues the tariff is a cost shift and is urging the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) to reject it. OMAEG advocates for tech companies to pay 100% of their upgrade costs upfront.

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6/23/2026

News Clip1:41WCPO 9·West Union, Adams County, OH

Proposed data center would be among biggest energy consumers in Ohio

A proposed data center project in Adams County, Ohio would require 1,300 MW of electricity to operate, making it one of the biggest energy consumers in the state.

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2/20/2026