Posted 4/11/2024, 10:08:35 AM
Data Center Boom May Strain Ohio Electric Grid
- Data center electricity demand in central Ohio expected to double 2018-2028, driving overall demand higher
- Surge driven by rise of AI needing more power than traditional tech like Google searches
- Contradicts 2021 state forecast of flat future electricity demand
- Could cause electricity shortfalls due to retired power plants and limited capacity
- AEP working to add infrastructure but will take time; managing demand to maintain reliability
