And if Ohio's surge in data centers continues, the state could eat up so much electricity that demand for power in the Columbus region will be similar to all of Manhattan by 2030, according to AEP.

While enough power is expected this summer, Ohio could face energy shortfalls by 2027 if the PJM grid isn't upgraded. Increased demand from data centers is contributing to the potential strain on ...

While enough power is expected this summer, Ohio could face energy shortfalls by 2027 if the PJM grid isn't upgraded. Increased demand from data centers is contributing to the potential strain on ...

This summer, grid operators expect electricity demand could reach 154,000 megawatts, enough to power more than hundreds of millions of homes. But in the event of an extreme heat wave, demand could ...

This summer, grid operators expect electricity demand could reach 154,000 megawatts, enough to power more than hundreds of millions of homes. But in the event of an extreme heat wave, demand could ...

This story was originally published by Canary Media. A new state law will require Ohio utilities and regulators to consider how technology might offer cost-effective options for improving the state’s ...

AEP Ohio has requested a 2.14% base rate increase from the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. The rate increase, which requires regulatory approval, would fund grid modernization and improvements.

While enough power is expected this summer, Ohio could face energy shortfalls by 2027 if the PJM grid isn't upgraded. Increased demand from data centers is contributing to the potential strain on ...

This summer, grid operators expect electricity demand could reach 154,000 megawatts, enough to power more than hundreds of millions of homes. But in the event of an extreme heat wave, demand could ...