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Adams County, Ohio, is marketing two former power plant sites on the Ohio River for data center development, emphasizing their substantial power and water resources. Economic Development Director Paul Worley noted the sites are isolated, which may alleviate community concerns seen in other regions.

Since 2019, the Killen and J.M. Stuart plants have attracted interest from various developers, although no projects have been finalized. A new company, Buck Canyon Properties LLC, acquired a nearby 1,016-acre site for potential light industrial use, with construction anticipated to start in February 2026. Adams County aims to create local jobs and improve tax revenues through these developments.