New Albany Energy Center

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Project Summary

The proposed facility, the PowerConneX New Albany Energy Center, project is a natural gas fired power generation facility located in New Albany, Licking County, Ohio.

The facility will be sited on approximately 48.6 acres and have a maximum total generating capacity of up to 120 megawatts. The purpose of the facility is to provide power using natural gas fired equipment that will serve as a primary source of electricity to a data center on the same site.

PowerConneX anticipates filing its application with the Ohio Power Siting Board within 90 days of the second public information meeting.

Waiver Summary

At this time, the Applicant anticipates requesting waivers of Ohio Adm. Code 4906-4-08(D)(3), Ohio Adm. Code 4906-4-08(D)(4), and  Ohio Adm. Code 4906-4-08(D)(6) regarding the electric generation facility application to be filed with the Board.

Project Status

Construction is anticipated to begin as early as the 4th quarter of 2025, resulting in commercial operations as early as in the 1st quarter of 2026.

Project Benefits

  1. Well paying, sustainable job growth: Creates significant direct and indirect jobs to the community and state of Ohio.
  2. State and local tax revenue: Contributes new tax revenue to support schools and community investment.
  3. Support for Ohio’s high-tech sector: Further bolsters Ohio’s high-tech corridor and substantiate the Columbus metros growing reputation as the silicon valley of the Midwest.
  4. Simplified infrastructure planning for AEP: Provides its own power solution, relieving AEP of the infrastructure burden.
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Anticipated Commercial Operation Date

Construction of the facility is scheduled to commence by 4Q 2025. The New Albany Energy Center operation is scheduled to be in service by 1Q 2026.


Project Contact Info

Email: pcxenergynewalbany@edgeconnex.com

Tel: +1 (703) 935-1980

Project contact information for project specific questions, communications, and general inquiries.


Application Request

OPSB’s case number for the project is 25-90-EL-BGN. The filings made with the OPSB in the PowerConneX case can be viewed at this link. You may access all the filings in this case (including the application, once it is filed) on the OPSB website.

Public Information Meeting Information

PIM #1

On February 19, 2025, PowerConneX, Inc. will host its first public information meeting. The first public information meeting will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Location: New Albany-Plain Local Schools Annex Building – 79 North High Street, New Albany, Ohio 43054

Information describing the facility will be made available through an open house, posterboard session format. Attendees can arrive anytime between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. to engage with PowerConneX New Albany Energy Center representatives on hand to answer questions regarding the facility.

PIM #2

On March 19, 2025, PowerConneX, Inc. will host its second public information meeting. Details to be provided.

PDF: 1st PIM Letter to Stakeholders PDF: 1st PIM Newspaper Notice