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Data Center Signal is tracking 34 clips about American Electric Power data center developments across 8 states, including OH, WV, VA, LA, TX.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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6/20/2026

News ClipCharleston Gazette-Mail·WV

WV trailing other states in moves to protect ratepayers from data center impacts

West Virginia lawmakers are concerned about rising electric bills due to regional data center growth and the associated need for new transmission lines and power infrastructure. They questioned state regulators and utility representatives about protecting ratepayers, but were told federal regulators and utilities hold more agency. Other states are taking more aggressive action to control data center-related electricity costs.

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6/18/2026

News Cliptheintelligencer.net·Charleston, Tucker County, WV

West Virginia Lawmakers Weigh In On Transmission Projects, Data Centers

West Virginia lawmakers are debating two proposed electric transmission line projects, which are partly attributed to growing data center demand. Simultaneously, Democratic lawmakers are advocating for amendments to House Bill 2014, a state law that streamlines data center development but restricts local government control, citing concerns from Tucker County residents about a proposed project.

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6/17/2026

News Clipmariettatimes.com·Tucker County, WV

West Virginia lawmakers debate electricity transmission projects, data center law

West Virginia lawmakers are debating electric transmission line projects intended to meet growing demand, partly driven by data centers, with concerns about ratepayer subsidies. Separately, Democratic lawmakers are pushing to amend House Bill 2014, the state's data center district law, to restore local control over data center development. A proposed data center project in Tucker County, Ridgeline, faces vocal local opposition.

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6/17/2026

News ClipThe VW independent·Van Wert, Van Wert County, OH

Vantage CC, QTS host data center community event

QTS hosted a community event in Van Wert, Ohio, to address residents' questions and concerns about its planned $10 billion data center project. The company clarified its water consumption would use a closed-loop system and that it would fund energy infrastructure improvements. Groundbreaking is slated for later this year, with full operation expected by 2032.

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QTS

6/12/2026

News Clip2:56Mountain Top News·Pikeville, Pike County, KY

Group says full transparency needed in data center discussion

Zachary Tacket of Creek Don't Rise Coalition is calling for transparency regarding a possible data center in Pikeville, Kentucky. He urges the public to scrutinize agreements with companies like Kentucky Power and American Electric Power, advocating for enforceable standards and community benefit payments to upgrade local infrastructure. Tacket emphasizes holding officials accountable while cautioning against outright rejection of the project, promoting a balanced approach.

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6/8/2026

News Clipsanangelolive.com·San Angelo, Tom Green County, TX

ERCOT 'Batch Zero' framework to impact data center projects, local regulation in San Angelo

ERCOT has approved the 'Batch Zero' framework, a new system for large-load interconnection studies, which could accelerate some data center projects in Texas. In Tom Green County, this framework may favor Cipher Digital's Colchis project, which is located outside city limits and faces less opposition, potentially over the Skybox/Emergent proposal. This situation highlights the limited regulatory control San Angelo's city government would have over projects in unincorporated areas.

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6/3/2026

News ClipSignal Cleveland·Johnstown, Licking County, OH

2 Ohio data centers get $42M tax break before pause

Ohio officials approved a $42.3 million tax exemption for Cologix's data center projects in Delaware and Licking counties. This approval came just days after Gov. Mike DeWine announced a pause on such tax exemptions due to growing costs. A special legislative committee will now hold hearings on data centers' environmental and economic impacts, while a group seeks a statewide ban.

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6/2/2026

News ClipSignal Ohio·Johnstown, Licking County, OH

Just before moratorium, two last Ohio data centers get a $42 million tax break

Ohio officials approved a $42.3 million tax exemption for two Cologix data center projects in Delaware and Licking counties, days before Governor Mike DeWine announced a pause on new data center tax exemptions statewide. The pause, enacted by the Ohio Tax Credit Authority, comes amidst growing scrutiny over the high cost of these tax breaks and the environmental and electrical grid impacts of data centers. A special legislative committee is holding hearings on the issue.

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6/1/2026

News ClipThe VW independent·Van Wert County, OH

Van Wert data center end user named

QTS Data Centers has been announced as the end user for a $10 billion, 500-megawatt data center in Van Wert, Ohio. The project will be located on 962 acres that were recently annexed into the city and rezoned I-2 General Industrial by the Van Wert City Council. QTS will fund all energy infrastructure improvements in partnership with American Electric Power (AEP) and plans to use a closed-loop cooling system that will not consume water.

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5/30/2026

News ClipMercer County Outlook·Van Wert County, OH

City of Van Wert and QTS Announce Data Center Campus in Northwest Ohio

The City of Van Wert and QTS Data Centers announced plans for a $10 billion data center campus in Northwest Ohio. The project will create jobs, generate tax revenue, fund energy infrastructure upgrades in partnership with American Electric Power, and utilize a water-free closed-loop cooling system. QTS also committed to a community betterment fund and local partnerships.

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QTS

5/29/2026

News ClipWANE 15·Van Wert, Van Wert County, OH

Van Wert confirms $10 billion data center

QTS Data Centers has announced plans for a $10 billion, 900-acre data center in Van Wert, Ohio, following approval from the Van Wert City Council. The project, which supporters say will create jobs and economic growth, has faced opposition due to environmental concerns like water usage, noise, and light pollution. QTS stated it will fund all necessary energy infrastructure improvements and use a closed-loop cooling system that does not consume water.

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5/29/2026

News ClipInside Climate News·Goochland County, VA

Residents Wrangle Over Transmission Line Proposal for Rural Virginia

A major 765-kilovolt transmission line project, Valley Link, proposed by Dominion Energy and its partners to serve data centers in Northern Virginia, is facing intense opposition from residents and advocacy groups in rural Virginia counties like Goochland. Residents have filed a lawsuit challenging Goochland County's recently approved technology overlay district, citing inconsistencies in zoning. Concerns include disruption of rural character, environmental impacts, and grid reliability.

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5/26/2026

News Clipwowo.com·OH

AEP projects power demand to nearly double by 2030 driven by Ohio and Texas data centers

American Electric Power (AEP) projects its power demand to nearly double by 2030, primarily driven by rapid data center expansion in Ohio and Texas. This surge requires significant investment in new transmission and generation infrastructure, raising concerns about potential electricity cost increases for customers and regulatory review.

electricity government opposition

5/15/2026

News ClipWOSU Public Media·OH

Environmental group asking for moratorium on new data center in Ohio

The environmental group Save Ohio Parks is advocating for a moratorium on new data centers in Ohio and for stricter renewable energy requirements for these facilities. They argue that current state laws favor natural gas generation over renewables, which could lock the state into fossil fuel dependency. The group also highlights the significant energy demands of data centers, which are expected to drive a near doubling of power generation for American Electric Power.

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5/11/2026