Require PUCO approval to connect data centers to electrical grid
Summary
To enact sections 4908.01, 4908.02, 4908.021, 4908.022, 4908.023, 4908.03, 4908.031, 4908.032, 4908.033, 4908.034, 4908.04, 4908.041, 4908.042, 4908.05, 4908.051, 4908.052, 4908.053, and 4908.06 of the Revised Code to require the Public Utility Commission's approval of agreements to interconnect data centers to the electrical grid.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
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Governor
Introduced Mar 19, 2026
Last action Mar 25, 2026
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1
Mar 25, 2026
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Referred to committee
upper
Mar 19, 2026
Introduced
Introduced
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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