The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio just approved a landmark tariff structure for large data centers—a major moment in the state’s efforts to address skyrocketing demand from hyperscalers and ensure their costs don’t fall to utilities’ broader customer bases. (Power Mag)
The details: Under the new setup, large new data center customers will be required to pay for a minimum of 85% of their subscribed electricity usage (regardless of how much they actually consume) for up to 12 years.