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There was little fuss about data centers in the last election. Now they could sway the midterms.
News ClipYahoo Tech·Piketon, Pike County, OH

There was little fuss about data centers in the last election. Now they could sway the midterms.

Data center opposition has emerged as a significant issue in the 2026 midterm elections, particularly in Ohio, where residents are concerned about electricity costs, water use, farmland and local control. The planned PORTS-Pike Technology Campus near Piketon illustrates the mixed response, with some landowners weighing property offers while others anticipate jobs and economic growth.

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OpenAINvidiaMetaAmazonEquinix
10/21/2026
Federal officials tout $33B energy investment, massive data center in Southern Ohio
News ClipWCPO 9 Cincinnati·Piketon, Pike County, OH

Federal officials tout $33B energy investment, massive data center in Southern Ohio

Federal officials promoted a planned data center in Piketon, Ohio, that could become the world's largest and will be leased to OpenAI and developed by SB Energy. The project is tied to a $33 billion energy investment, including 9.2 gigawatts of natural gas generation, but environmental advocates have raised concerns about its scale, emissions and power source.

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OpenAISoftBank
10/15/2026
OpenAI, SoftBank putting $6M toward local childcare; Trump touts data centers at AI summit
News ClipThe Athens Messenger·Piketon, Pike County, OH

OpenAI, SoftBank putting $6M toward local childcare; Trump touts data centers at AI summit

OpenAI and SoftBank are developing a planned 10-gigawatt AI data center at the former Portsmouth uranium enrichment site near Piketon, Ohio. The companies announced a $6 million childcare initiative as part of a broader $80 million community investment program, while local residents raised questions about the project's impacts, funding, energy use, water use and noise.

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OpenAISoftBankNvidia
10/2/2026
OpenAI's Ohio mega data center complex to start construction next year, finish in five
News ClipLexington Herald Leader·Piketon, Pike County, OH

OpenAI's Ohio mega data center complex to start construction next year, finish in five

OpenAI is set to begin construction next year on a massive data center complex in Pike County, Ohio, aiming for operation by 2031. The facility will use natural gas turbines for power and is expected to create thousands of jobs. The project faces growing backlash due to general concerns about data centers and artificial intelligence.

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OpenAINvidia
9/29/2026
Northwest Austin Data Center Rises as Neighbors Say They Were Kept in the Dark
News ClipHoodline·Austin, Travis County, TX

Northwest Austin Data Center Rises as Neighbors Say They Were Kept in the Dark

Neighbors in Northwest Austin are frustrated by a lack of transparency from SB Energy regarding its Cosmos Technology Campus, which federal filings reveal to be a 50-megawatt data center, despite being pitched as an office and engineering lab. The city of Austin is now considering new zoning regulations for data centers, and the state of Texas has implemented a moratorium on new large data center grid connections.

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SoftBank
9/16/2026
SB Energy plans data center, $1B renovation at former 3M campus
News Clip1:24KXAN·Austin, Travis County, TX

SB Energy plans data center, $1B renovation at former 3M campus

SB Energy and SoftBank are planning a $1 billion renovation of the former 3M campus in northwest Austin, which could include a 50-megawatt data center. GraphCore, a UK-based AI chip company, is set to be the first tenant and establish its US engineering headquarters there. The project is facing questions from neighbors and Austin city council members regarding its community integration and potential impacts.

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SoftBank
9/16/2026
Austin's former 3M campus set for data center following $1B transformation
News Clip2:26KXAN·Austin, Travis County, TX

Austin's former 3M campus set for data center following $1B transformation

The former 3M campus in Northwest Austin is undergoing a $1 billion renovation, transforming into a research and development site that will include a 50-megawatt data center, dubbed Project Cosmos. Developer SB Energy is behind the project, which has raised concerns among local residents about its impact on quality of life, particularly regarding water, noise, and electricity usage. The Austin City Council is working towards establishing a regulatory framework for data centers, as current restrictions are not yet in place.

zoningoppositionenvironmentalelectricitywatergovernment
9/16/2026
What's billed as the world's biggest data center is garnering support in Piketon, Ohio
News Clip2:15WLWT·Piketon, Pike County, OH

What's billed as the world's biggest data center is garnering support in Piketon, Ohio

A massive data center project, proposed to be the world's largest by SB Energy, is underway in Piketon, Ohio. Located at the site of a former uranium enrichment plant, the development is receiving significant local support due to the prospect of job creation and industrial revitalization, contrasting with opposition seen elsewhere.

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OpenAI
8/27/2026
Tech giant Nvidia to finance up to $105B for construction of new data center in southern Ohio
News ClipWLWT·Piketon, Pike County, OH

Tech giant Nvidia to finance up to $105B for construction of new data center in southern Ohio

Nvidia is set to finance up to $105 billion for the construction of the "PORTS Technology Campus" data center in Piketon, Pike County, Ohio, making it potentially the most expensive data center project globally. The facility, which will be leased to OpenAI by SB Energy, is expected to address concerns about electricity costs and water usage through grid upgrades and closed-loop cooling systems. The project, and data center expansion in Ohio generally, faces significant resident backlash and has become a key issue in upcoming gubernatorial and senatorial races.

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NvidiaOpenAI
8/25/2026
News ClipCincinnati Enquirer·Pike County, OH

OpenAI to build world's biggest AI data center in Ohio. What we know

OpenAI plans to build the world's largest AI data center, an 8-gigawatt facility, in Pike County, Ohio. The project, developed and operated by SB Energy on a former nuclear plant site, is expected to create 35,000 construction jobs and 2,500 permanent roles. Nvidia is investing $1.5 billion into SB Energy and its infrastructure will exclusively host Nvidia's AI computing.

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OpenAINvidia
8/25/2026
News ClipJapan Today·OH

OpenAI to lease massive new AI data center in U.S., backed by Nvidia

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI plans to lease a massive 8-gigawatt AI data center in Ohio for 20 years, backed by a $105 billion financing commitment from Nvidia. The project, located at a former uranium enrichment plant, also involves SoftBank and its subsidiary SB Energy, who will invest in 10 GW of new energy generation. The announcement comes amid growing public opposition to data centers' high electricity consumption.

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OpenAINvidiaSoftBank
8/19/2026
The GOP Is Warning AI Companies Over Data Center Backlash. The Ohio Senate Race Could Be A Test.
News Clipinkl·Pike County, OH

The GOP Is Warning AI Companies Over Data Center Backlash. The Ohio Senate Race Could Be A Test.

Republicans are warning major AI companies about growing public opposition to data centers, which is impacting a key Ohio Senate race and could deter politicians from supporting future projects. The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued a private memo urging AI companies to better explain the costs and benefits of data centers to local communities. This comes as Pennsylvania's Governor has signed an executive order placing new requirements on data center development, citing concerns over energy costs and community effects.

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OpenAINvidiaMetaQTS
8/19/2026
OpenAI Announces Major Data Center Project in Ohio
News Clipdailycaller.com·Piketon, Pike County, OH

OpenAI Announces Major Data Center Project in Ohio$

OpenAI has announced a massive 20-year data center lease in Pike County, Ohio, aiming to generate substantial computing power and create thousands of jobs. The project is designed to address common concerns about data centers, particularly regarding electricity consumption and water usage. Key partners include SB Energy and Nvidia, with significant investments in infrastructure and technology.

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OpenAINvidiaSoftBank
8/18/2026
OpenAI announces plans to lease much of a proposed data center campus in Pike County
News ClipWOUB Public Media -·Pike County, OH

OpenAI announces plans to lease much of a proposed data center campus in Pike County

OpenAI plans to lease a significant portion of a proposed 10-gigawatt data center campus in Pike County, Ohio, being developed by SB Energy. The project, expected to be one of the largest in the nation, will involve substantial investment, job creation, and dedicated infrastructure for power and water. Both companies have pledged $40 million each towards a community grant fund.

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OpenAINvidia
8/18/2026
SB Energy co-CEO Rich Hossfeld on Nvidia-backed data center for OpenAI
News Clip0:50CNBC Television·Pike County, OH

SB Energy co-CEO Rich Hossfeld on Nvidia-backed data center for OpenAI

SB Energy co-CEO Rich Hossfeld discussed the development of the PORTS-Pike Technology Campus in Ohio, which will house an OpenAI data center. SB Energy is responsible for land acquisition, power solutions, and building the data center shells. Nvidia is providing up to $105 billion in financing and has secured exclusivity on the site for its hardware.

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NvidiaOpenAI
8/18/2026
Nvidia to invest $1.5B, provide up to $105B guarantee for OpenAI data center
News ClipAnadolu Ajansı·Pike County, OH

Nvidia to invest $1.5B, provide up to $105B guarantee for OpenAI data center

Nvidia will provide financial guarantees of up to $105 billion for leases at a major artificial intelligence data center campus in Pike County, Ohio, where OpenAI will be the tenant and SB Energy the lessor. The chipmaker also announced a separate $1.5 billion direct equity investment in SB Energy. These agreements are intended to secure the necessary land, power, and data center infrastructure for Nvidia's AI computing systems.

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NvidiaOpenAI
8/18/2026
OpenAI to lease massive Ohio AI data center backed by Nvidia
News Clipthereport.live·OH

OpenAI to lease massive Ohio AI data center backed by Nvidia

OpenAI plans to lease a massive artificial intelligence data center in Ohio for 20 years, a deal backed by a $105 billion financing commitment from Nvidia. The facility, to be built on a former uranium enrichment plant site, is planned to begin with 4.25 gigawatts of capacity and could expand to 8 GW, potentially making it the world's largest single AI data center. SoftBank and SB Energy will invest over $4 billion in local energy infrastructure and build 10 GW of new power generation for the project.

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OpenAINvidiaSoftBank
8/18/2026