Ohio data center campus could drive $4.2 billion in transmission work
A proposed technology campus in Pike County, Ohio, could become one of the nation’s largest data center and energy infrastructure developments. The PORTS-Pike Technology Campus is planned to accommodate up to 10 gigawatts (GW) of data center capacity, supported by 9.2 GW of new power generation and approximately $4.2 billion in transmission improvements in coordination with AEP Ohio.
At full buildout, the campus could include 18 data center buildings, requiring new 765-kilovolt transmission lines, large-scale power generation facilities and extensive supporting infrastructure. The proposed development highlights the growing demand for electrical infrastructure as data center expansion accelerates nationwide.
The project could generate significant opportunities for utilities, engineers, contractors and equipment suppliers involved in power generation, transmission construction and site development. As technology companies expand their computing capacity, investments in grid modernization and reliable power delivery are becoming increasingly critical to supporting economic growth and long-term infrastructure development.
