"SB Energy will build a 10-gigawatt (GW) server farm and 10 GW of new generation capacity, with at least 9.2 GW being gas-fired, to support both the local grid and the datacenter."
"AEP Ohio and SB Energy have struck a $4.2 billion deal to upgrade and expand electrical transmission infrastructure across Southern Ohio, which is expected to lower utility bills for local homes and businesses."
"The project is framed as consistent with President Trump's Ratepayer Protection Pledge, which aims to shield consumers from price increases driven by surging AI infrastructure demand."
"US Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated that the US Administration is using its assets, including federal land, to add power generation, create jobs, and ensure the country wins the AI race."
SB Energy is redeveloping land in Ohio for a 10 GW datacenter campus, adding 10 GW of new generation capacity, primarily gas-fired. A $4.2 billion deal with AEP Ohio will upgrade electrical transmission infrastructure, benefiting local utility costs. The project aligns with the Ratepayer Protection Pledge to mitigate price increases from AI demand. SB Energy is also funding cleanup of the Portsmouth site, previously used for uranium production. A consortium of companies is involved, and the site is also selected for other energy projects.
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