Natural Gas Power

Proposed Project

An overview and FAQs about proposed natural gas power projects

Proposed Projects

The City of New Albany has been notified about multiple natural gas power projects to be located within the Licking County portion of the New Albany International Business Park. One is the PowerConneX New Albany Energy Center. The others are the Socrates North and South Power Generation Facility Projects.

Natural gas power facilities play a critical role in supplying reliable energy to data centers, which require consistent, large-scale power to support their continuous operations. The City of New Albany anticipates other corporate partners in the New Albany International Business Park may consider similar options in the future.

About the PowerConneX Project

A proposed facility by EdgeConneX, the PowerConneX New Albany Energy Center, is a natural gas fired power generation facility that would be located in the Licking County portion of the New Albany International Business Park. This project is being explored to provide a reliable, cost-effective, and efficient source of power for its data center operations while reducing dependence on external energy sources.

Currently, the proposed project is in its early stages, with several steps remaining in the application process. The public will have opportunities to engage in the process, and transparency from all involved parties is encouraged. The City’s primary goals are to ensure resident safety, align decisions with the strategic plan developed with community input, and support corporate partners in the New Albany International Business Park. Residents are encouraged to stay informed and participate in upcoming discussions as the project progresses.

Public Information Meeting

EdgeConneX/PowerConneX held two public information meetings for the Phase I Energy Center on February 19 and March 26, 2025 at the New Albany-Plain Local Schools Annex. The company is planning to hold Phase II public information meetings at the following times:

April 23rd, 5:30–7 p.m., Brick House Blue at Innovate New Albany (7775 Walton Parkway, New Albany, OH 43054)
April 24th, 5:30–7 p.m., Brick House Blue at Innovate New Albany (7775 Walton Parkway, New Albany, OH 43054)

FAQs

View commonly asked questions provided by EdgeConnex/PowerConnex in regard to the proposed project.

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Application Flowchart

View the Standard Application Process Flowchart.

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Public Participation

View the Public Participation in the OPSB Process.

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About the Socrates North and South Power Generation Facility Projects

Will-Power’s proposed Socrates North and South projects are advanced power generation facilities in the Licking County portion of the New Albany International Business Park, spanning approximately 20 acres each. These projects involve two separate power generation sites, with a combined generating capacity of 400 megawatts, as each site provides 200 megawatts. These projects will help bolster Ohio’s economy, further establishing the Columbus metro area as a growing hub for technology and innovation.

The proposed projects will be regulated by the Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB).

Will-Power, LLC Socrates North Public Information Meetings

Will-Power will host public information meetings on March 25 and April 1. These meetings will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the New Albany-Plain Local Schools Annex Building located at 79 N. High Street, New Albany, OH 43054.

Information about the project will be available in an open house, posterboard session format. Attendees are welcome to drop by anytime from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. to speak with representatives who will be on hand to answer any questions about the project.

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