Data Center Signal is tracking 2 clips about First Energy data center developments across 2 states, including OH, WV.
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.
State officials and developers discussed the proposed $4 billion Bedington Data Center campus in Berkeley County, West Virginia, highlighting its economic potential and infrastructure advantages. Penzance, the developer, outlined plans to utilize an existing large electrical substation and up to 60% reclaimed wastewater, addressing concerns about power and water consumption. The discussions also emphasized the importance of community engagement and the role of state legislation in attracting technology investments.