08/18/2026
OPSB schedules local hearing for proposed energy center in Licking County
COLUMBUS, OHIO (August 18, 2026) – The Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) will hold a local public hearing regarding Will-Power OH, LLC’s proposed Neo Power Generation project.
The hearing is scheduled for:
Oct. 6, 2026, at 5 p.m.
New Albany-Plain Local Schools Annex Building
79 North High Street
New Albany, Ohio 43054
The Neo Power Generation project is a hybrid 500 megawatt (MW) natural gas-fired electric generation facility and 260 MW battery energy storage system. The project would be in Jersey Township in Licking County and provide “behind-the-meter” power to an adjacent data center.
The purpose of the local public hearing is to allow individuals to provide sworn testimony regarding the proposed project. 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.
An evidentiary hearing is scheduled for Oct. 21, 2026, 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 project.
Additional information regarding the proposed facility is available on the OPSB website at www.OPSB.ohio.gov in case number 26-627-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
