More than 200 data centers are located across Ohio.

The rapid rate of data center expansion brings to the forefront a host of issues, from land use to power and water consumption to economic benefits.

Today, we’re talking about the pros and cons and how Ohio is addressing them, as rural residents and others mobilize in hopes of bringing the issue to voters.

Guests:

• Austin Baurichter, Brown County attorney leading anti-data center amendment effort
• Jeffrey Bielicki, associate professor/research lead on sustainable energy, Ohio State Sustainability Institute
• Dan Diorio, vice president of state policy, Data Center Coalition