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Hilliard · Franklin County

Hilliard ends its AWS fuel-cell permit appeal

What changed

Hilliard withdrew its appeal of Ohio EPA's permit to install for a 72.9 MW solid-oxide fuel-cell facility at the AWS Scioto Darby Road campus. The City says the 228-unit Bloom Energy installation is intended to serve on-site data-center electricity demand and will be owned and operated by Ohio Power Company, an AEP subsidiary.

Changed Sep 15, 2026 100% confidence 1 public source

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Why it matters

The City says it has exhausted the available appeal path. That removes a defined state-permit challenge from this power-development track, while leaving local safety review and the facility's operating details important to watch.

Watch next

Norwich Township's safety and technical review · installation and operating milestones · any further Ohio EPA or utility filings · disclosure of the on-site power arrangement