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A 200 megawatt battery rising on 15 acres outside Columbus will hold over 1 gigawatt hour of power, and it is becoming the largest ever built inside the 13 state PJM grid

A gravel lot outside Columbus has gone from empty field to steel skeleton in a matter of months. Crews are bolting together rows of container sized battery units on a fifteen acre site in Licking County. By next year those boxes will be able to hold more electricity than almost...

Columbus, OH · 17h
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The Financial Wire

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Homeowners in Ohio, Oregon, Kentucky and Minnesota face year-end 2026 property tax deadlines, from Oregon’s Dec. 1 late-filing senior deferral to Ohio’s Dec. 31 homestead exemption

Oregon homeowners who missed the April 15 cutoff for the state’s senior and disabled property tax deferral have until Dec. 1 to file, and the late application carries a fee of 10 percent of the taxes, between $20 and $180. Ohio’s homestead exemption in Montgomery County closes Dec. 31, the same day Minnesota’s veterans exclusion... The post Homeowners in Ohio, Oregon, Kentucky and Minnesota face year-end 2026 property tax deadlines, from Oregon’s Dec. 1 late-filing senior deferral to Ohio’s Dec. 31 homestead exemption appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Kentucky · 3d

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Study: IN, MI, OH among states with smallest household debt increase

Indiana, Michigan and Ohio are among the states with the smallest household debt increase, according to a new study. A new study from personal-finance company Wallethub shows household debt rose to $19.1 trillion in the third quarter. Total household debt increased by $166 million during the third quarter, an increase...

Michigan · 1d
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The Blade

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Ohio data centers generated $9.1 billion in 2025, but industry faces voter backlash

COLUMBUS — The Ohio data center industry contributed approximately $9.1 billion to the state’s gross domestic product in 2025, according to a new report commissioned by the Ohio Chamber of Commerce Research Foundation. A research team led by SRC EvalMetrics President Saurav Roychoudhury found that the data center industry supported about 69,600 jobs through ongoing operations, construction, and related economic activity. Of those jobs, 14,257 are direct payroll jobs with the data center industry. However, only 1,100 to 1,800 payroll employees worked at the actual data center facilities. “The 14,257 direct jobs reported above measure employment in Ohio’s broader data-processing, hosting, and computing-infrastructure industry,” the report says. A total of 26,145 jobs were related to construction and equipment spending. Researchers expect data center companies to spend approximately $109 billion on construction and equipment from 2025 to 2030 — resulting in an average of 42,800 jobs per year. “There is a massive amount of investment,” Mr. Roychoudhury said. “This creates a huge construction wave.” Steve Stivers, president and CEO of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, said the data center industry has the potential to strengthen Ohio’s economy for years to come. “As we think about our economic future, we need to

Ohio · 1d

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Critics say Ohio EPA ‘stretching the rules’ in permitting data-center power plants less efficient and more polluting than ‘best available technology’

The “Fairfield Energy Center” proposed for a data-center site on 450 acres upwind from Buckeye Lake would produce an estimated 2,164 tons of air pollutants annually, according to the applications by Advanced Power Services of Boston to the Ohio Power Siting Board and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.

Ohio · 2d

Public News Service

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Ohio voters send clear midterm message on energy costs, data centers

Ohio’s midterm election results are putting electricity affordability and data center development at the center of the debate over the state’s energy future, according to clean energy and policy advocates. The debate extends beyond electricity bills to water quality, water availability and the cost of tax incentives. Joe Flarida, executive director of the group Power a Clean Future Ohio , said voters want elected officials to respond to rising utility bills. "Ohioans on Election Day went to the ballot and voted for some more accountability. They want to see lower rates. They want to see utilities that are working harder to serve them, and they have not experienced that over the past several years," Flarida stressed. Flarida noted his organization will keep listening to residents and working directly with local governments. He hopes new state leadership will pursue practical affordability solutions and investment in renewable energy jobs as lawmakers finish this year’s session and begin again in 2027. Analysts said data center expansion is contributing to growing electricity demand and higher prices. Ohio’s data center sales tax exemption cost the state $1.6 billion in revenue in 2025. Molly Bryden, climate and sustainability researcher for the nonprofit research organization Policy Matters

Ohio · 1d

The Times-Gazette

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Ashland farmers get new help to protect water quality through SWCD

ASHLAND – Ashland Soil and Water Conservation District's new partnership will provide for a new county-level program to address water quality surrounding pasture and hayland. In partnership with the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) and H2Ohio, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s statewide water quality initiative, Ashland SWCD is launching Ashland SWCD H2Ohio Grazing Program. About the program Ashland SWCD was one of nine districts chosen to receive funding through the H2Ohio SWCD Conservation Pilot Program, which focuses on addressing nonpoint source pollution from pasture and hayland fields. The Ashland SWCD H2Ohio Grazing Program will provide free soil testing to livestock producers for their pasture and hay ground throughout the program’s five-year lifespan, as well as a $10/acre cost share for development of a grazing management plan. Once producers have completed their grazing management plan development, they will then become eligible for up to $15,000 of 100 percent cost share for livestock stream exclusion fencing projects throughout the county, according to the community announcement. Farmers interested in setting up a site visit, submitting soil tests or developing a grazing plan can contact Agricultural Conservation Specialist Tressie Wallace or Mohican Watershed Assistant Joe Christner at 419-281-7645 for more information.. About H2Ohio H2Ohio is

Ashland, OH · 21h

energychoicematters.com

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PUCO Reports Winning Default Service Suppliers

The following story is brought free of charge to readers by VertexOne, the exclusive EDI provider of EnergyChoiceMatters.com. The PUC of Ohio has reported winning bidders from the October 2026 standard service offer auction for a portion of electricity supplies at Duke Energy Ohio. As previously reported, the auction produced...

Ohio · 13h

The Columbus Dispatch

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Massive Honda expansion to add thousands of jobs in Marysville

MARYSVILLE - The Honda-Ohio relationship was forged almost 50 years ago, under Gov. James Rhodes and Honda's 64 original associates who began manufacturing Honda motorcycles five miles north of the city. Ten governors later, and with a $3 billion investment in Union County, Honda announced a third manufacturing plant to create more than 2,000 new jobs and churn out an additional 240,000 vehicles a year, including hybrid, gas and some electric. "Since (the Rhodes administration), Ohio and Honda have worked side by side. It has been absolutely an amazing partnership, a partnership that has flourished through nine separate governors," said Gov. Mike DeWine. "I'm the 10th …This partnership will continue when Gov. (Amy) Acton takes office in January." "This is a great Ohio success story," DeWine said at a news conference across the street from where assembly lines were busy assembling Accords and other vehicles. "My commitment to Honda is that this is going to be continued for decades and decades, no matter who the governor of the state is." "This state is rolling," said DeWine. "This state is red hot." In an Ohio Environmental Protection Agency filing previously reviewed by The Dispatch, the project was code named "Project Sunrise"

Marysville, OH · 3d

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Grand jury indicts 5 local contractors in pandemic unemployment benefits fraud

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A group of contractors is facing criminal charges after investigators linked them to millions of dollars in improperly released pandemic unemployment benefits. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress expanded the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program which sparked a historic increase in unemployment claims to the Ohio Department...

Ohio · 1d

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Exclusive: Haddon Sells 706 Units in Columbus

The buyer took out a $35 million loan. The Kopley Group has acquired Columbus Park, a 706-unit multifamily property in Columbus, Ohio, according to Yardi Matrix information. Haddon Communities sold the asset. The buyer took out a $35 million permanent loan from Old National Bank for this acquisition. The note...

Columbus, OH · 2d

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Bexley apartments could provide affordable housing model for central Ohio region

Across the country, communities are citing the need for more affordable housing. Where to place this housing remains in question as the issue can become a "Not in My Backyard," or NIMBY, situation. Plans are underway to make the Bexley apartments the first Columbus suburb to welcome a new affordable...

Columbus, OH · 2d

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Solar Is the Star at JPMorgan Chase's Polaris Facility

A host of strategic considerations combine for a successful photovoltaic installation at JPMorgan Chase's Polaris facility. — Key Takeaways:. Nearly 7,700 solar modules were installed on JPMorgan Chase's Polaris facility rooftop, and more than 32,000 solar panel carports were installed in the campus parking lots. In addition to gauging...

Columbus, OH · 4d

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Incentive talks begin after Honda unveils $3B Union County manufacturing plant

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Work is underway to determine what financial incentives Honda will receive following the company’s announcement this week it plans to build a $3 billion car manufacturing plant in Union County, bringing 2,000 new jobs and the potential for widespread economic impact across Central Ohio.

Union County, OH · 1d

NBC4 Columbus

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Downtown Hilliard building purchased: Owners taking lease requests, planning renovations

HILLIARD, Ohio (WCMH) — A Hilliard developer and two local residents have acquired a Main Street building dating to 1875 and plan to renovate its vacant storefront and upstairs apartment. The Westwood Collective, in partnership with Josh and Angie Smith, purchased the property at 4009-4013 Main Street for $625,000, according to Franklin County property records.  […]

Hilliard, OH · 14h

NBC4 Columbus

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EPA considers power plant for Fairfield County data centers

BUCKEYE LAKE, Ohio (WCMH) — A data center campus is on its way to Fairfield County, and now the project needs a source of power. “I’m concerned about our lake, our environment, our communities and the future,” Buckeye Lake Village Councilmember Kellie Green said. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency hosted a public hearing on Tuesday […]

Fairfield County, OH · 2d

NBC4 Columbus

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Women’s clothing and bridal retailer coming to Upper Arlington

A retailer known for women’s clothing and home decor is bringing its bridal line to Upper Arlington as part of a new store planned for spring 2027.

Upper Arlington, OH · 6d

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Long-delayed hotel project featured on ‘Magnolia Network’ gets new owners

A long-delayed hotel project in Columbus’ Harrison West neighborhood is getting a fresh start, with new owners taking the lead on renovations, and plans to open under a new name in early 2027. Formerly known as Hotel Plaas, the historic property will become The Harrison Hotel, according to an...

Columbus, OH · 1d

Country Herald

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Ohio Holiday Dream Job Offers $2,500 and Charity Donation: Apply by Dec. 6

Columbus-area holiday movie fans have until Dec. 6 to apply for the nationwide Chief of Cheer contest.

Ohio · 3d

whatnow.com

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Diamond Cellar to Open New Jewelry Store in Upper Arlington

Diamond Cellar is returning to Upper Arlington, where the family-owned jeweler has deep roots. The company is opening a new 5,000-square-foot boutique at 3718 Kingsdale Center, Upper Arlington, OH 43221, near the Bob Crane Community Center. The space previously housed a Raymond James office. According to the Columbus Business Journal,...

Upper Arlington, OH · 14h