Ohio's data center boom leads to spiking electric bills, experts say

Your electricity bills are higher, and experts say data centers are a key reason. The central Ohio region has seen one of the ...
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Electric bill frustration? Public hearings to begin on AEP rate hike

Central Ohio residents have a chance to make their voices heard about their rising electric bills in upcoming public hearings about a proposed American Electric Power Ohio rate increase. The Public ...
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AI data centers use a lot of electricity. How it could affect your power bill

AI data centers require incredible amounts of energy to run. NPR's Planet Money investigates how that demand for power might affect your electric bills.
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Columbus may see higher electric, gas and water costs caused by data center energy demands

If rate increases are approved, an average customer can expect to pay an extra $36 a month by 2027 if they use American Electric Power of Ohio, Columbia Gas of Ohio and Columbus Water.
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It's just a game. AEP trying to pay bottom line on our backs | Opinion

Zeb Larson is a writer, historian and software engineer. He's a member of Columbus Stand Up! and lives in Grandview with his wife, son and herd of cats. Beaux Johnson of Columbus is frustrated about ...