OMA to Appeal PUCO Data Center Ruling to Ohio Supreme Court - PUCO ORDER ANGERS OHIO DATA CENTERS
[The AEP Ohio data center tariff has been approved by PUCO but it will likely go up for appeal before the Ohio Supreme Court.]_The new AEP Ohio tariff protects homeowners from costs to connect data centers. Learn how it could affect your future electric bills._
We've often talked about how data centers [https://www.ohenergyratings.com/blog/ohio-data-center-energy-demand-could-raise-customer-rates/] could raise electric prices for everyone. This is why AEP OHIO [https://www.ohenergyratings.com/companies/aep-ohio] filed a request to set up special tariffs for data centers. PUCO agreed with this new billing plan to help keep electricity rates [https://www.ohenergyratings.com/electricity-rates] for residential customers from rising. However, tech interests argue that the decision is discriminatory and unfair. And while PUCO has dismissed these, the Ohio Manufacturer's Association (OMA) said it would appeal to the Ohio supreme court. So, what is the tariff, does it affect residential consumers, and why is OMA appealing?
WHY TARIFF DATA CENTERS?
Ohio utilities deliver power to their customers over their local grid of poles, wires, and substations. But, demand is growing quickly every year because of new data centers and growing cities. What's more is that data centers require a lot more power than most homes and businesses combined. As a result, Ohio's utilities need to upgrad...
