Create a large-load tariff class with minimum take, long contract term and exit fees
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Put customers above roughly 25 MW in their own rate class, obliged to pay for 85% of contracted capacity for 12–14 years with collateral and exit fees. After Ohio approved one, the utility's large-load forecast fell by half, revealing much of the queue as speculative.
Richmond, Virginia, USA
PartialVirginia State Corporation Commission, on application by Dominion Energy Virginia · since 2026 · Region
Virginia's State Corporation Commission approved a new GS-5 rate class for customers at or above 25 MW with a 75% load factor, effective 1 January 2027. Terms include a 14-year minimum contract, payment of at least 85%…
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Columbus, Ohio, USA
SuccessPublic Utilities Commission of Ohio, on application by AEP Ohio · since 2025 · Region
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio approved a dedicated tariff for data centre customers on 9 July 2025. Customers at or above 25 MW must pay for at least 85% of contracted capacity regardless of actual consumption…
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