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The regionalgrid tag covers discussions about how large-scale data centers, particularly those supporting AI and cloud computing, interact with regional electricity grids. Content highlights regulatory decisions, such as the Ohio data center tariff, that shift cost responsibilities for grid upgrades onto data-center operators. Topics include the impact of generative AI on power demand, utility rate design, and the tension between tech companies and regulators over who pays for infrastructure. The tag is relevant for readers interested in the intersection of data center expansion, energy policy, and grid reliability in regions like PJM and Northern Virginia.
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    Ohio Data Center Tariff Redefines AI Cloud Power Costs for the Grid

    The boom in generative AI — and the data-center buildout that powers it — is colliding with an electricity system built for a different era, and regulators, utilities and tech companies are scrambling to decide who ultimately pays for the upgrades. A landmark ruling by the Public Utilities...
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