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Data Center Signal is tracking 48 clips about American Electric Power data center developments across 9 states, including OH, WV, VA, IN, TX.

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News ClipMercer County Outlook·Wapakoneta, Auglaize County, OH

City Of Wapakoneta Update On Potential Data Center

Wapakoneta officials said no agreements, approvals, or commitments have been made for a potential data center proposed by Colocation Technology Services in the city’s industrial park. Preliminary studies indicate the facility could receive up to 50 megawatts through a direct connection to an American Electric Power line, while its projected water use would fit within existing system capacity. Public informational meetings are planned before the developer submits any formal applications.

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10/12/2026

News ClipWANE 15·Fort Wayne, Allen County, IN

New I&M president says, again, to expect lower bills

Indiana Michigan Power President and COO Maryam Brown said the utility has proposed lowering residential, commercial and industrial base rates by 5% and freezing other rates for three years. She also criticized Fort Wayne’s proposed data center moratorium, saying it could discourage investment, while discussing transmission upgrades tied to regional growth and data center demand.

electricity moratorium opposition

10/9/2026

News ClipWV News·Washington, District of Columbia County, DC

Capito-backed permitting reform bill draws bipartisan support across energy, labor groups

A bipartisan Senate permitting reform bill led in part by Sen. Shelley Moore Capito has received support from energy, labor, environmental and business groups. The bill would streamline federal approvals while preserving environmental safeguards and require rapidly growing data centers to pay the full cost of transmission infrastructure tied to their electricity demand.

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10/7/2026

News ClipCentre Daily Times·OH

Accountability needed in ballooning data center energy estimates | Column

A guest column argues that Ohio officials and industry leaders should scrutinize electricity-demand forecasts attributed to data center and artificial intelligence growth. The column notes that American Electric Power's widely cited Central Ohio projection reportedly fell from 30,000 megawatts to 5,700 megawatts and calls for energy policy to prioritize electricity customers and manufacturers.

electricity

10/3/2026

News Clipswark·Hope, Hempstead County, AR

Data center to put up $250k for studies in agreement approved by HW&L

The Hope Water & Light Commission approved an agreement requiring Vinco/Vastera LLC to pay an estimated $250,000 for studies evaluating whether the utility can supply a proposed data center in Hope. The vote advances the project into due diligence but does not approve construction, a property sale or an interconnection agreement. The studies will assess grid capacity, while the utility continues discussions with SWEPCO and alternative power suppliers about serving the facility's roughly 40-megawatt demand.

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9/30/2026

News ClipWOSU Public Media·OH

Federal government to invest more than $100 million in Ohio's electric grid to boost energy capacity

The U.S. Department of Energy announced over $100 million in federal funding, matched by private investment from companies like First Energy and American Electric Power, to upgrade Ohio's electrical grid. This investment aims to improve transmission lines, enhance reliability, and boost energy capacity to support the rapid growth of AI technology, manufacturing, and data centers in the state. Officials emphasize the need for grid upgrades to keep pace with increasing demand and ensure energy affordability.

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9/24/2026

News ClipWVPE·South Bend, St. Joseph County, IN

I&M announces electric rate cut plan enabled by data centers

Indiana & Michigan Power (I&M) has filed a plan with state regulators to cut electricity rates by $79 million annually, saving average residential customers about $100 a year. The utility attributes this reduction to increased revenue from large customers, including data centers, and proposes a three-year rate freeze.

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8/26/2026

News Clipcnhinews.com·TX

GE Vernova vs. American Electric Power: Which Power Stock Has the Edge?

GE Vernova and American Electric Power are both positioned to benefit from surging electricity demand, primarily driven by AI data centers and the expansion of the U.S. power grid. The article compares their stock performance, highlighting GE Vernova's stronger growth outlook and return on equity due to its role in providing grid modernization technologies and services, including over $5 billion in data-center-related electrification orders.

electricity

8/25/2026

News ClipWOSU Public Media·Columbus, Franklin County, OH

Few Ohioans facing higher electric bills will benefit from American Electric Power-data center deal

American Electric Power of Ohio partnered with several data center companies to provide electric bill relief to Ohio residents. Despite an $8.4 million budget from the data centers, the program is only expected to assist about 21,000 Ohioans. Critics are calling it a PR stunt and advocating for stronger regulatory action from the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to address rising electricity costs.

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Meta Amazon Google

8/21/2026

News Clipcartercountytimes.com·Boyd, Greenup, Hancock County, KY

TeraWulf tells investors it could double the size of one of its KY data center projects

TeraWulf, a data center developer, announced plans to potentially double the power capacity of its Muskie Data Campus in Eastern Kentucky, on the border of Greenup and Boyd counties, from 1 gigawatt to 2 gigawatts. The company is also building a 500-megawatt data center in Hancock County, Western Kentucky, and requires state regulatory approval for electricity contracts. Residents have expressed concerns about rising electricity bills due to data center energy demands.

electricity government announcement

8/12/2026

News ClipMahoning Matters·OH

Ohio’s 9th Congressional district race: The candidates’ records on data centers

The race for Ohio’s 9th Congressional district highlights differing views on data center development, with incumbent Rep. Marcy Kaptur criticizing their resource drain and challenger Derek Merrin having supported tax breaks. Ohio data centers have received $2.5 billion in state and local tax incentives, sparking debate among political candidates and grassroots organizations regarding their impact on utilities and communities.

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CyrusOne

8/11/2026

News ClipIndyStar·Rockport, Spencer County, IN

Indiana wants to keep coal burning. Braun, Rokita cite data centers.

Indiana Governor Mike Braun and Attorney General Todd Rokita are advocating to keep coal-burning power plants open, citing the significant energy demands of new data centers in the state. Their actions include an executive order and a legal intervention to prevent the closure of a specific coal plant, drawing opposition from environmental and consumer groups who warn of health risks and higher costs.

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8/6/2026

News ClipWest Virginia Public Broadcasting·Greenup, Boyd County, KY

TeraWulf Tells Investors It Could Double The Size Of One Of Its KY Data Center Projects

TeraWulf announced plans to potentially double the size of its Muskie Data Campus in Greenup and Boyd counties, Kentucky, expanding it to 2 gigawatts. This expansion, combined with another project in Hancock County, would make TeraWulf the largest data center developer in Kentucky. The projects require significant electricity and face concerns from residents about potential impacts on utility bills.

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8/6/2026

News ClipWAJR·Maidsville, Monongalia County, WV

AEP buys Maidsville coal-fired plant, acquires permits for natural gas expansion on the site

American Electric Power (AEP) has announced the purchase of the 710 MW Longview Power Plant in Maidsville, West Virginia. The company also acquired permits for a 1,200-megawatt natural gas expansion at the site to help meet increasing electricity demand driven by data centers and AI. AEP will honor the existing Payment in Lieu of Taxes agreement with Monongalia County.

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7/31/2026

News Clip1:291290 WJNO·Richland County, LA

Trump highlights economic benefits of data center projects in Iowa and Louisiana

President Trump highlighted significant economic benefits from data center projects, including $16 billion in cost offsets from American Electric Power contracts, frozen electricity rates in Iowa due to Alliant Energy deals, and $50,000 teacher bonuses in Louisiana's Richland Parish, linked to a $27 billion Meta project that also saves local residents on electricity bills.

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Trump highlights data center construction, economic benefits at White House event

During a White House event, former President Donald Trump delivered a speech highlighting his administration's purported role in boosting data center construction. He cited examples from Georgia, Iowa, and Louisiana's Richland Parish, where data centers reportedly led to property tax elimination, frozen electricity rates, and teacher bonuses. Trump criticized the Biden administration and claimed he received insufficient credit for these economic achievements.

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Google

7/23/2026

News ClipYahoo Tech·VA

Microgrids Explained: How AI Data Centers Are Building Independent Power Systems Amid Grid Strain

The article explains microgrids as self-contained power systems that can operate independently, highlighting their increasing adoption by AI data centers. This trend is driven by massive electricity demands, grid strain, and long interconnection queues. Companies like Bloom Energy, Oracle, American Electric Power, and FuelCell Energy are making significant investments in on-site power solutions for data centers across states like Virginia, Wyoming, West Virginia, and Kentucky.

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Oracle

7/18/2026

News ClipWV MetroNews·Belington, Barbour County, WV

Residents raise opposition to proposed Valley North transmission line

Residents in West Virginia, particularly in Barbour County, are actively opposing the proposed 260-mile Valley North Project transmission line, a joint venture by First Energy Transmission, Dominion Energy, and Transource Energy. They cite concerns over property impacts, decreased property values, and the belief that West Virginia is serving as an "extension cord" for data centers in Northern Virginia and Maryland. Developers argue the lines are crucial for regional grid reliability and to meet growing power demands, including those from data centers, alongside population growth and retiring generation capacity.

opposition electricity

7/12/2026

News ClipWV News·Wheeling, Ohio County, WV

Former Centre Foundry site in Wheeling slated for data center project

Silicon Foundation has acquired the former Centre Foundry property in Wheeling, West Virginia, with plans to redevelop it into a 100-megawatt data center and energy technology campus. Stokes Energy will serve as the prime engineering, procurement, and construction contractor for the project, which will utilize existing power infrastructure and river-based cooling potential.

announcement electricity zoning water

6/24/2026

News Cliptheintermountain.com·Tucker County, WV

West Virginia Lawmakers Debate Data Center Law, Power Grid Projects Amid Local Opposition

West Virginia lawmakers are debating the state's data center district law (HB 2014) and its impact on local control, particularly concerning tax distribution and environmental effects. Discussions also covered two proposed regional electric transmission lines, partly driven by data center demand, with some legislators concerned about West Virginia ratepayers subsidizing power for Virginia's data centers. A specific project, Ridgeline by Fundamental Data in Tucker County, faces local opposition while awaiting approval.

electricity government opposition zoning environmental

6/20/2026