OPSB schedules local hearing for proposed natural gas-fired electric generation facility in Licking County
COLUMBUS, OHIO (June 27, 2025) – The Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) will hold a local public hearing regarding Will-Power OH, LLC’s proposal to construct a 200 megawatt behind-the-meter natural gas-fired electric generation facility in Licking County.
The hearing is scheduled for:
August 28, 2025, at 5 p.m.
New Albany Plain Local Schools
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Will-Power OH, LLC proposes to construct the Socrates North Power Generation Facility on a 20-acre site within the City of New Albany’s International Business Park. The facility will provide electric power to a data center located on the same site.
The purpose of the local public hearing is to allow individuals to provide sworn testimony regarding the proposed facilities. The hearing transcript will become part of the case record considered by the OPSB. Witnesses will register when they arrive at the hearing and will testify in the order in which they register. Testimony will be limited to three minutes per witness. If a witness wishes to supplement their testimony with an exhibit, a copy of the document should be provided to the administrative law judge during the hearing.
The evidentiary hearing is scheduled for Sept. 29, 2025, at 10 a.m., at the offices of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, 180 E. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio 43215. During the evidentiary hearing, the applicant, OPSB staff, and intervening parties will offer expert testimony and evidence regarding the proposed natural gas-fired electric generation project.
Additional information regarding the proposed facility is available on the OPSB website at www.OPSB.ohio.gov in case number 25-188-EL-BGN.
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The Ohio Power Siting Board
reviews applications for the construction of major utility facilities in Ohio.
Together with Ohio’s elected officials, citizen stakeholders, and the energy
industry, the Board strives to build a strong and competitive foundation for
Ohio’s future.
For additional information, contact: Matt Butler | (614) 644-7670
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