Ohio’s Data Center Power Push | Dayton News

Ohio’s booming data centers are triggering a massive transmission line push, demanding 30,000 megawatts of power—enough to power New York City multiple times. Even tiny towns like Harmony Township, home to just 3,500 people, face 12 giant line segments stretching 220 miles from Darke County to Columbus. Farmers and longtime residents are fiercely resisting, with one declaring he won’t sell his soul—even for the money. Grid Growth Ventures, backed by PJM, is moving forward, but local officials and communities are rallying against it. Public meetings begin September 21st—your voice still matters before final approval in 2027. 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/c0cc7c17df885f7c