HB706

Impose certain minimum requirements on data center customers

Introduced·2/17/26
Introduced Text

Ohio HB706 sets minimum requirements for data center customers of electric distribution utilities.

Ohio HB706 mandates that data center customers of electric distribution utilities must enter into agreements with the utility, subject to approval by the Public Utilities Commission. These agreements must include minimum billing demand commitments, contract terms, and ramp periods. The utility cannot recover costs from other customers unless approved by the commission. Data center customers must provide financial assurance to protect other customers from costs if they exit or reduce service.

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Current
Energy Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 4

3:00 PM

House Energy Thomas, D., 1st Hearing, Sponsor Testimony

History

Feb 25

House

Referred to committee: Energy

Feb 17

House

Introduced