Ohio Towns Vote on Data Center Bans | Columbus News

Granville, Ohio, is poised to vote on a ban targeting big data centers that devour over 25 megawatts of power monthly—enough to power 20,000 homes—sparking fierce local debate over water and electricity use. Residents like Ken Apacki see this as vital community control, while companies tout job creation and eco-tech cooling systems. The push isn’t isolated: Pataskala and Sunbury are also preparing similar bans, and statewide, Conserve Ohio seeks a constitutional amendment to halt such facilities across Ohio. With local votes and state-wide momentum building, Granville’s decision could shape the future of energy-intensive tech infrastructure in the Buckeye State. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/33edb33f0fb0221b