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Ohio board approves gas-fired plant to power Licking County data center

An Ohio state board approved a natural gas-fired electric generation plant in Licking County to supply a data center, saying taxpayers and ratepayers will not cover its power costs.

Published Jun 29, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT | WFMZZ

An Ohio state board has approved a natural gas-powered electric generation plant in Licking County to serve a data center. Board members said taxpayers and ratepayers will not pay for the power used at the facility.