EPA considers power plant for Fairfield County data centers
Samuel Ortiz
Samuel Ortiz
Reporter · Columbus, OH
Samuel Ortiz is a tech-savvy business reporter who has worked for local tech blogs and the Columbus Dispatch for over 5 years. He earned his degree in Journalism from Ohio University and has a particular interest in how technology shapes local industries.
More from Samuel →Reporter · Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 4:17 AM · 1 min read
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 [...]