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All Amped Up: Can Ohio Meet Its Future Energy Needs?

Ohio’s energy demand is set to skyrocket with the rise of data centers, electric vehicles, and the shutdown of aging power plants. Can the state’s power generation keep pace, or will electricity shortages hinder Ohio’s growth? Major tech companies are establishing data centers in central Ohio, consuming a growing portion of the state’s power supply to support consumers and power-intensive technologies like Chat GPT. AEP Ohio reports unprecedented demand from tech firms, creating a waitlist for energy that rivals three times the peak demand of New York City. The rapid adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is also significantly contributing to the surge in electricity needs. Should Ohioans adopt EVs quickly, the grid might need an extra 5,000 gigawatt hours by 2030, equivalent to powering half a million new households, potentially straining the grid during high-demand periods like hot summer days. Additionally, the retirement of some fossil-fuel power plants and the unpredictability of renewable sources like wind and solar add further pressure to Ohio’s energy system. Join industry leaders and experts as we explore the real “power play” essential for the state’s economic growth.

Featuring Todd Snitchler, President & CEO, Electric Power Supply Association; Ryan Augsburger, President, The Ohio Manufacturers’ Association; Janine Migden-Ostrander, Fellow, Pace University Law School, Energy and Climate Center, and Former Ohio Consumers’ Counsel; Kenny McDonald, President and CEO, One Columbus, and with moderator Bryant Petway, Construction Executive, ArchKey Solutions.

 

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March 19, 2025
Lunch is served
11:30 am
Forum begins
12:00 pm
The Ellis
777 North 4th Street
Columbus, OH
43215
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