The Data Center Battle Continues at the Ohio Statehouse

Ohio data center detractors ask lawmakers for more restrictions, transparency

COLUMBUS — Ohioans are working to ban data centers in large part because of the arrogance of elected officials and the tech industry, residents from across the state told the legislature’s Joint Data Center Committee.

‘Slow down’: Ohioans raise concerns about data center growth

COLUMBUS, Ohio --They don’t agree on fracking, climate change or public health. But the Ohioans who showed up to testify about data centers Monday delivered a remarkably consistent message: Ohio needs to slow down.

The data center battle continues at the Ohio Statehouse

Residents testified for hours in front of a panel of lawmakers, arguing that the state either needs a data center moratorium or steep regulations to keep corporations from hurting the environment.

Ohio Senate hearing on data centers Monday June 1

ACTION ALERT! Here's a chance to speak out about data centers in Ohio (but it's a short window, so please take action today and tomorrow morning)!House Select Committee on Data Centers, Mon., June 1, 12 p.m., Senate Finance Hearing Room. Agenda: General public testimony will be heard!