New Albany
Coverage of New Albany in the Nexus archive.
- The biggest battery east of the Mississippi is located in Ohio and will help power an AI complex
Eolian is constructing the largest battery east of the Mississippi in Ohio to support an AI computing hub near Columbus. The battery, part of the Flint Grid project, will store 1 gigawatt-hour and provide 200 megawatts for up to five hours, addressing energy demands from data centers and Intel's $28 billion chip factory in the region.
- Local leaders, construction industry defend data centers before Ohio lawmakers
Local leaders and construction industry representatives in Ohio advocate for data center development, citing benefits like increased tax revenue and job opportunities. Lawmakers plan to introduce legislation soon, while emphasizing the need for policy adjustments rather than outright restrictions.
- Ohio Man Charged with Threatening State Public Officials
A New Albany, Ohio man has been charged with federal crimes for sending at least 65 threatening letters and emails to 34 victims, including state public officials, a local TV station, and law enforcement. The communications contained threats to kill Ohio public officials.