Ohio Activists Aim for Data Center Ban Ballot Initiative by July 1
Advocates in Ohio aim to gather over 413,000 signatures to place a data center ban on the November ballot. The proposed amendment would restrict data centers exceeding 25 megawatts monthly, responding to local concerns over energy and water usage.
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Activists in Ohio are working to collect 413,000 signatures by July 1 to qualify a proposed amendment banning data centers with a peak load over 25 megawatts for the November ballot. The initiative requires signatures from at least 44 of Ohio's 88 counties and was authorized by the Ohio Ballot Board about a month ago.
Data centers currently account for 4% of U.S. electricity usage, projected to rise to 9% by 2030. Additionally, a large data center can consume up to five million gallons of water daily. The Ohio House has passed a bill to establish a new data center study commission, which is now in the Senate. Risks include rising local energy costs and environmental concerns, as seen in Virginia where electricity prices surged significantly.
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