Smartland Energy

The hidden costs of building a data center in Wyandot County

A company has proposed building a data center and a 150-megawatt natural gas power plant north of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, sparking significant local discussion and opposition. Residents are raising concerns about environmental impacts, including pollution, water usage, noise, and light, as well as the significant tax abatements that data centers receive in Ohio, questioning the actual local benefits.