AEP Ohio Data Center Tariff (Schedule DCT), PUCO Opinion and Order Approving Settlement
two-reviewer order approved oh-puco-24508-el-ata-aep-datacenter-tariff-order
Record created 2026-08-20, last updated 2026-08-26. Snapshot built September 14, 2026. JSON
Fields, as recorded
- State
- OH
- Kind
- order
- Status
- approved
- Agency
- Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO)
- Utility
- AEP Ohio (Ohio Power Company)
- Citation
- In the Matter of the Application of Ohio Power Company for New Tariffs Related to Data Centers and Mobile Data Centers, Pub. Util. Comm. Ohio Case No. 24-508-EL-ATA, Opinion and Order (July 9, 2025); Entry on Rehearing (Sept. 3, 2025)
- Docket
- 24-508-EL-ATA
- Effective
- 2025-07-23
- Threshold MW
- $99 Ohio pass
- Contract term (years)
- $99 Ohio pass
- Ramp (years)
- $99 Ohio pass
- Minimum take %
- $99 Ohio pass
- Mandatory
- $99 Ohio pass
- Summary
- $99 Ohio pass
- Exit terms
- $99 Ohio pass
- Collateral terms
- $99 Ohio pass
- Curtailment terms
- $99 Ohio pass
- Generation requirements
- $99 Ohio pass
- Cost allocation
- $99 Ohio pass
- Locked fields
- $99 Ohio pass 11 recorded fields on this record are in the state and all-states passes.
Sources
35 rows, every one with a quote and a pinpoint. 3 quotes open here- Merit Brief of Intervening Appellee, Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel, Supreme Court of Ohio Case No. 2025-1458 docket two-reviewer
“On July 9, 2025, the PUCO issued its Opinion and Order (“Order”) approving the Consumer Settlement, including AEP Ohio’s data center tariff. (“Schedule DCT”).1 (R. 231). Rejecting the Data Center Settlement, the PUCO found that the Consumer Settlement “benefits ratepayers and the public interest, striking the better balance of various interests between the two stipulations presented in this proceeding.” Id. at ¶ 121.”
PDF p.18 (brief-internal p.9)
https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/pdf_viewer/pdf_viewer.aspx?pdf=1000491.pdf&subdirectory=2025-1458\DocketItems
Downloaded directly as a raw PDF from supremecourt.ohio.gov (41 pages) and text-extracted with pdfplumber, not summarized via WebFetch. Confirms the July 9, 2025 order date and that it approved the AEP/Staff/OCC “Consumer Settlement” (not the Data Center Coalition settlement). - Merit Brief of Appellant, The Ohio Manufacturers’ Association Energy Group, Supreme Court of Ohio Case No. 2025-1458 docket two-reviewer
“Over a year after first imposing its unlawful and unapproved moratorium, AEP filed an application requesting that the PUCO approve its proposal to establish two new customer classifications and to implement two new tariffs targeting a particular type and group of customers based solely on their business function and use of electricity (data centers and cryptocurrency or bitcoin mining customers (a.k.a., mobile data centers)) that would increase these customers’ rates if approved. See AEP Ex. 1 (Application) (May 13, 2024) (Appx. 329). More specifically, AEP’s proposed tariffs would have required, among other things, that the new classifications of customers do the following: (1) enter into electric service agreements for a term of 10 years; (2) participate in the PJM Emergency Demand Response program or AEP-declared emergency event and be subject to disconnection; (3) pay all base rates and rider rates that other General Service customers pay; (4) be subjected to a minimum demand charge (90% of their contract capacity for data centers; 95% of their contract capacity for mobile data centers); (5) be subjected to an exit fee equal to”
PDF p.13 (brief-internal p.6)
https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/pdf_viewer/pdf_viewer.aspx?pdf=997940.pdf&subdirectory=2025-1458\DocketItems
This passage describes AEP Ohio's ORIGINAL MAY 2024 APPLICATION as filed (90%/95% minimum demand, 10-year term), NOT the terms of the settlement PUCO ultimately adopted (85% max / up to 12-year term, per the AEP Ohio company-page sources above). Recorded to show what changed between application and adopted settlement, and as the primary-document basis for “mobile data centers” = cryptocurrency/bitcoin mining customers. - Merit Brief of Intervening Appellee, Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel, Supreme Court of Ohio Case No. 2025-1458 docket two-reviewer
“New or expanding data center customers have signed binding electric service agreements (“ESAs”) with AEP Ohio for approximately 5,000 MW of load by 2030. Id. AEP Ohio has also received more than 50 preliminary requests for new or expanded data center service at over 90 sites in central Ohio representing more than 30,000 MW of load. Id.”
PDF p.14 (brief-internal p.5), citing R. 5 at 4, AEP Ohio Ex. 2, Ali Dir. Test.
https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/pdf_viewer/pdf_viewer.aspx?pdf=1000491.pdf&subdirectory=2025-1458\DocketItems
OCC brief citing AEP Ohio's own record testimony (R. 5, at 4) rather than a document this collector independently fetched from AEP or PUCO. - PUCO orders AEP Ohio to create data center specific tariff (press release) government two-reviewer
$99 Ohio pass quote, 286 characters as extracted. The document, the pinpoint and the review state are open below.
Body, opening paragraph
https://puco.ohio.gov/news/puco-orders-aep-ohio-to-create-data-center-specific-tariff - PUCO, Opinion and Order, Case No. 24-508-EL-ATA (July 9, 2025), as filed with the Notice of Appeal, Supreme Court of Ohio No. 2025-1458 (docket item 993580.pdf) government two-reviewer
$99 Ohio pass quote, 508 characters as extracted. The document, the pinpoint and the review state are open below.
¶ 3 (Application)
https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/pdf_viewer/pdf_viewer.aspx?pdf=993580.pdf&subdirectory=2025-1458\DocketItems - PUCO, Opinion and Order, Case No. 24-508-EL-ATA (July 9, 2025) government two-reviewer
$99 Ohio pass quote, 217 characters as extracted. The document, the pinpoint and the review state are open below.
¶ 45 (moratorium)
https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/pdf_viewer/pdf_viewer.aspx?pdf=993580.pdf&subdirectory=2025-1458\DocketItems - PUCO, Opinion and Order, Case No. 24-508-EL-ATA (July 9, 2025) government two-reviewer
$99 Ohio pass quote, 227 characters as extracted. The document, the pinpoint and the review state are open below.
¶ 42 (queue size)
https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/pdf_viewer/pdf_viewer.aspx?pdf=993580.pdf&subdirectory=2025-1458\DocketItems - PUCO, Opinion and Order, Case No. 24-508-EL-ATA (July 9, 2025) government two-reviewer
$99 Ohio pass quote, 896 characters as extracted. The document, the pinpoint and the review state are open below.
¶ 10 (intervenors)
https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/pdf_viewer/pdf_viewer.aspx?pdf=993580.pdf&subdirectory=2025-1458\DocketItems - PUCO, Opinion and Order, Case No. 24-508-EL-ATA (July 9, 2025) government two-reviewer
$99 Ohio pass quote, 371 characters as extracted. The document, the pinpoint and the review state are open below.
¶¶ 11-12 (rival stipulation signatories)
https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/pdf_viewer/pdf_viewer.aspx?pdf=993580.pdf&subdirectory=2025-1458\DocketItems - PUCO, Opinion and Order, Case No. 24-508-EL-ATA (July 9, 2025) government two-reviewer
$99 Ohio pass quote, 143 characters as extracted. The document, the pinpoint and the review state are open below.
footnote 4 (p.12)
https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/pdf_viewer/pdf_viewer.aspx?pdf=993580.pdf&subdirectory=2025-1458\DocketItems - PUCO, Opinion and Order, Case No. 24-508-EL-ATA (July 9, 2025) government two-reviewer
$99 Ohio pass quote, 406 characters as extracted. The document, the pinpoint and the review state are open below.
¶ 98 (modifications to the application)
https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/pdf_viewer/pdf_viewer.aspx?pdf=993580.pdf&subdirectory=2025-1458\DocketItems - PUCO, Opinion and Order, Case No. 24-508-EL-ATA (July 9, 2025) government two-reviewer
$99 Ohio pass quote, 265 characters as extracted. The document, the pinpoint and the review state are open below.
¶ 126 (collateral modification)
https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/pdf_viewer/pdf_viewer.aspx?pdf=993580.pdf&subdirectory=2025-1458\DocketItems - PUCO, Opinion and Order, Case No. 24-508-EL-ATA (July 9, 2025) government two-reviewer
$99 Ohio pass quote, 188 characters as extracted. The document, the pinpoint and the review state are open below.
¶ 146 (gradualism / minimum demand range)
https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/pdf_viewer/pdf_viewer.aspx?pdf=993580.pdf&subdirectory=2025-1458\DocketItems - PUCO, Opinion and Order, Case No. 24-508-EL-ATA (July 9, 2025) government two-reviewer
$99 Ohio pass quote, 215 characters as extracted. The document, the pinpoint and the review state are open below.
¶ 56 (exit fee, AEP Ohio's characterization adopted by the Commission)
https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/pdf_viewer/pdf_viewer.aspx?pdf=993580.pdf&subdirectory=2025-1458\DocketItems - PUCO, Opinion and Order, Case No. 24-508-EL-ATA (July 9, 2025) government two-reviewer
$99 Ohio pass quote, 594 characters as extracted. The document, the pinpoint and the review state are open below.
¶ 158 (Conclusion)
https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/pdf_viewer/pdf_viewer.aspx?pdf=993580.pdf&subdirectory=2025-1458\DocketItems - PUCO, Opinion and Order, Case No. 24-508-EL-ATA (July 9, 2025) government two-reviewer
$99 Ohio pass quote, 219 characters as extracted. The document, the pinpoint and the review state are open below.
¶ 174 (ORDER, effective date)
https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/pdf_viewer/pdf_viewer.aspx?pdf=993580.pdf&subdirectory=2025-1458\DocketItems - PUCO, Opinion and Order, Case No. 24-508-EL-ATA (July 9, 2025) government two-reviewer
$99 Ohio pass quote, 175 characters as extracted. The document, the pinpoint and the review state are open below.
Electronic filing stamp, final page
https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/pdf_viewer/pdf_viewer.aspx?pdf=993580.pdf&subdirectory=2025-1458\DocketItems - Schedule DCT (Data Center Tariff), Ohio Power Company P.U.C.O. No. 21, Exhibit MSM-1 to the October 23, 2024 Joint Stipulation, Appendix to Appellant's Merit Brief, Vol. II, Supreme Court of Ohio No. 2025-1458 (997942.pdf) government two-reviewer
$99 Ohio pass quote, 328 characters as extracted. The document, the pinpoint and the review state are open below.
Exhibit MSM-1 p.1, Original Sheet No. ###-1 (Definitions: Load Ramp Contract Capacity); Appx. p.428
https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/pdf_viewer/pdf_viewer.aspx?pdf=997942.pdf&subdirectory=2025-1458\DocketItems - Schedule DCT (Data Center Tariff), Ohio Power Company P.U.C.O. No. 21, Exhibit MSM-1 (997942.pdf) government two-reviewer
$99 Ohio pass quote, 498 characters as extracted. The document, the pinpoint and the review state are open below.
Exhibit MSM-1 pp.5-6, Original Sheet Nos. ###-5/###-6 (Collateral Requirement); Appx. pp.432-433
https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/pdf_viewer/pdf_viewer.aspx?pdf=997942.pdf&subdirectory=2025-1458\DocketItems - Schedule DCT (Data Center Tariff), Ohio Power Company P.U.C.O. No. 21, Exhibit MSM-1 (997942.pdf) government two-reviewer
$99 Ohio pass quote, 225 characters as extracted. The document, the pinpoint and the review state are open below.
Exhibit MSM-1 p.4, Original Sheet No. ###-4 (Minimum Demand table); Appx. p.431
https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/pdf_viewer/pdf_viewer.aspx?pdf=997942.pdf&subdirectory=2025-1458\DocketItems - Joint Stipulation and Recommendation of October 23, 2024 (the "10/23 Stipulation"), PUCO Case No. 24-508-EL-ATA, Appendix to Appellant's Merit Brief, Vol. II (997942.pdf) government two-reviewer
$99 Ohio pass quote, 584 characters as extracted. The document, the pinpoint and the review state are open below.
§ III.C (Contract Term / Exit); Appx. p.417
https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/pdf_viewer/pdf_viewer.aspx?pdf=997942.pdf&subdirectory=2025-1458\DocketItems - Joint Stipulation and Recommendation of October 23, 2024 (the "10/23 Stipulation") (997942.pdf) government two-reviewer
$99 Ohio pass quote, 186 characters as extracted. The document, the pinpoint and the review state are open below.
§ III.C (Tariff Applicability / Mobile Data Centers); Appx. p.413
https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/pdf_viewer/pdf_viewer.aspx?pdf=997942.pdf&subdirectory=2025-1458\DocketItems - PUCO, Entry on Rehearing, Case No. 24-508-EL-ATA (September 3, 2025), Supreme Court of Ohio No. 2025-1458 docket item 993581.pdf government two-reviewer
$99 Ohio pass quote, 213 characters as extracted. The document, the pinpoint and the review state are open below.
¶ 1 (Summary)
https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/pdf_viewer/pdf_viewer.aspx?pdf=993581.pdf&subdirectory=2025-1458\DocketItems - AEP Ohio, “Data Center Tariff” (Schedule DCT official summary page) company two-reviewer
$99 Ohio pass quote, 204 characters as extracted. The document, the pinpoint and the review state are open below.
“Steps for Processing New Service Requests of 25,000 kW or Greater” section
https://www.aepohio.com/company/about/rates/data-center-tariff/ - AEP Ohio, “Data Center Tariff” (Schedule DCT official summary page) company two-reviewer
$99 Ohio pass quote, 352 characters as extracted. The document, the pinpoint and the review state are open below.
“Load Ramp Period” and “Contract Term” sections
https://www.aepohio.com/company/about/rates/data-center-tariff/ - AEP Ohio, “Data Center Tariff” (Schedule DCT official summary page) company two-reviewer
$99 Ohio pass quote, 621 characters as extracted. The document, the pinpoint and the review state are open below.
“Collateral Requirement” section
https://www.aepohio.com/company/about/rates/data-center-tariff/ - AEP Ohio, “Data Center Tariff” (Schedule DCT official summary page) company two-reviewer
$99 Ohio pass quote, 594 characters as extracted. The document, the pinpoint and the review state are open below.
“Minimum Demand Charges” section
https://www.aepohio.com/company/about/rates/data-center-tariff/ - AEP Ohio, “Data Center Tariff” (Schedule DCT official summary page) company two-reviewer
$99 Ohio pass quote, 583 characters as extracted. The document, the pinpoint and the review state are open below.
“Exit Fees” section
https://www.aepohio.com/company/about/rates/data-center-tariff/ - Vorys LLP client alert, “Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Authorizes Tariff for AEP Ohio’s Data Center Customers, Requires End of Moratorium on New Services for Data Centers” company two-reviewer
$99 Ohio pass quote, 108 characters as extracted. The document, the pinpoint and the review state are open below.
- Vorys LLP client alert, “Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Authorizes Tariff for AEP Ohio’s Data Center Customers, Requires End of Moratorium on New Services for Data Centers” company two-reviewer
$99 Ohio pass quote, 198 characters as extracted. The document, the pinpoint and the review state are open below.
Opening paragraph, second sentence
https://www.vorys.com/publication-public-utilities-commission-of-ohio-authorizes-tariff-for-aep-ohios-data-center-customers-requires-end-of-moratorium-on-new-services-for-data-centers - Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP (KJK), “Regulating the Surge: Legal Analysis of AEP Ohio’s New Data Center Tariff and PUCO’s Approval” company two-reviewer
$99 Ohio pass quote, 276 characters as extracted. The document, the pinpoint and the review state are open below.
“A. Grandfathering and Eligibility Thresholds” section
https://kjk.com/2025/11/14/regulating-surge-legal-analysis-aep-ohios-data-center-tariff-and-pucos-approval/ - EnergyChoiceMatters.com, “PUC Issues Order On Dueling Data Center Tariff Stipulations, Including Stipulation That Includes Proposed Changes To Default Service” journalism two-reviewer
$99 Ohio pass quote, 267 characters as extracted. The document, the pinpoint and the review state are open below.
Paragraph beginning “PUCO found that the 10/10 stipulation…”
http://www.energychoicematters.com/stories/20250709a.html - Statehouse News Bureau (Ohio Public Radio/TV), “Ohio House bill would extend data center tariff to rest of state” journalism two-reviewer
$99 Ohio pass quote, 157 characters as extracted. The document, the pinpoint and the review state are open below.
Paragraph beginning “AEP Ohio said in February”
https://www.statenews.org/government-politics/2026-03-02/ohio-house-bill-would-extend-data-center-tariff-to-rest-of-state - Statehouse News Bureau (Ohio Public Radio/TV), “Ohio House bill would extend data center tariff to rest of state” journalism two-reviewer
$99 Ohio pass quote, 147 characters as extracted. The document, the pinpoint and the review state are open below.
Paragraph beginning “AEP Ohio said in February”, second sentence
https://www.statenews.org/government-politics/2026-03-02/ohio-house-bill-would-extend-data-center-tariff-to-rest-of-state - EnergyChoiceMatters.com (byline Paul Ring), "PUC Issues Order On Dueling Data Center Tariff Stipulations, Including Stipulation That Includes Proposed Changes To Default Service" journalism two-reviewer
$99 Ohio pass quote, 542 characters as extracted. The document, the pinpoint and the review state are open below.
Article body, second paragraph
http://www.energychoicematters.com/stories/20250709a.html
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