# AEP Ohio

Type: Company (AEP)

Source: Climate Intelligence Brief — https://getclimatebrief.com/entity/aep-ohio
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## Timeline

- **2027-Q1**: Phase 1 Groundbreaking — Scheduled start for the first 1GW of data center capacity and supporting infrastructure.
- **2026-Q3**: Environmental Review — Commencement of impact assessments for on-site natural gas power generation.
- **2026-03-20**: Project Announcement — U.S. DOE officially announces the 10GW partnership with SoftBank and AEP Ohio.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### Trump Admin Unveils 10GW AI Data Center & Gas Power Hub at Ohio Uranium Site
2026-03-21 00:24:02 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

The U.S. Department of Energy has partnered with SoftBank and AEP Ohio to transform a decommissioned uranium enrichment site into a 10-gigawatt AI data center complex powered by new natural gas plants. This project represents a massive scale-up in domestic AI infrastructure and a strategic pivot toward gas-fired baseload power to meet surging tech demands.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/trump-admin-10gw-ai-data-center-ohio-uranium-site

### AEP Ohio Defends Data Center Tariff as Critics Warn of Consumer Risk
2026-02-22 18:04:34 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

AEP Ohio claims its new 'take-or-pay' tariff for data centers is successfully stabilizing the grid and protecting residential ratepayers, but consumer advocates and industry groups remain skeptical. The debate highlights the growing tension between rapid AI-driven infrastructure expansion and the equitable distribution of energy costs.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/aep-ohio-data-center-tariff-dispute

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