News ClipThe Center Square·OH
Lawmakers want data centers to have separate utility rate
Ohio House Democrats are urging Gov. Mike DeWine to establish a separate statewide utility rate for large data centers. They argue this is necessary to prevent residential customers from bearing the costs of increased power generation capacity required by data centers, citing an upcoming power auction by PJM Interconnection. The call to action is prompted by concerns that current practices could shift these additional electricity costs onto everyday ratepayers.
6/23/2026
