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News ClipFinance & Commerce·Middleton Township, Wood County, OH

Power plants built for data centers spark transparency concerns

The rapid approval of gas-fired power plants to serve AI data centers across the U.S. is sparking concerns over transparency, environmental impact, and community notification. Projects are often fast-tracked with limited public oversight, leading to backlash from residents and environmental advocates. States like Ohio are enacting laws to accelerate approvals and shield project details from public scrutiny, while some plants, like those for SpaceX's xAI, are operating without required permits.

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Meta SpaceX xAI Amazon Microsoft

6/16/2026

News ClipThe Seattle Times·New Albany, Franklin County, OH

Why tech giants are ditching the power grid$

Driven by the insatiable energy demands of AI, tech giants like Meta and xAI are bypassing the traditional power grid by building their own on-site gas-fired power plants. This shift, exemplified by developments in New Albany, Ohio, and Memphis, Tennessee, is raising concerns about environmental pollution, efficiency, and the long-term reliance on fossil fuels. Regulatory bodies and environmental groups are scrutinizing these projects, with xAI facing legal claims regarding permitting.

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Meta xAI

3/30/2026