Manufacturers say AEP Ohio still inflating data center demand after halving forecast

NodeGuardian · 2026-02-21T17:26:37+00:00

The Ohio Manufacturers' Association argues that AEP Ohio is still overestimating electricity demand for data centers, leading to higher costs. They are calling for an investigation into AEP's forecasting methods, while AEP defends its tariff as beneficial for customers.

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2026-02-21 17:26:37

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The Ohio Manufacturers’ Association (OMA) claims AEP Ohio is still overestimating data center electricity demand, even after cutting its forecast from 30 GW to 13 GW. This overestimation, according to OMA, leads to inflated capacity and transmission costs for customers. The OMA is urging the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to investigate the utility’s forecasting methods for both data centers and small businesses, while AEP Ohio maintains its tariff protects existing customers and ensures more accurate forecasts.

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