AEP Ohio says new data center tariff is working, critics aren’t buying it

By: Nick Evans

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: February 20, 2026

Words: 798

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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AEP Ohio is touting the success of a new data center billing model, known as a tariff. In an update to the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, the company explained the new requirements have slashed its projections for new power demand from 30,000 megawatts to about 5,700 megawatts.

To put those figures in perspective, AEP notes peak demand for all its Ohio customers has landed between 8,000 and 10,500 megawatts in recent years.

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