Ohio PUCO Data Center Tariff

PUCO order (July 2025): first-of-its-kind data center–specific tariff. AEP Ohio received 30,000 MW new requests from data centers/crypto. Tariff requires data centers to pay minimum 85% of highest forecasted electricity use (compromise between AEP 90% and industry 65%). 10-year commitment for loads >25 MW. Lifts moratorium on new data center connections.