Multi-Generational Investment in Southern Ohio
PORTS Technology Campus will be a significant source of new jobs and tax revenue for local services.
SB Energy is committed to responsible development, construction, and operations with the community and environment foremost in mind. PORTS Technology Campus and the associated powered infrastructure continues Southern Ohio’s long tradition in powering U.S. energy and security, now with new opportunities for future generations.
Voices
Chris Wright , United States Secretary of Energy
Shane Wilkin, Ohio State Senator
Kevin Shoemaker, Southern Ohio Diversification Initiative Counsel
Tim Walsh, Assistant Secretary for the Office of Environmental Management, U.S. Department of Energy
Judd Lilly, Acting Portsmouth Site Lead, U.S. Department of Energy
Frequently Asked Questions
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In the coming weeks and months, SB Energy will host Open Houses with community members to provide more information and answer questions. Additionally, as site work ramps up, SB Energy will host job fairs for local staff and contractors.
Please email us at communityengagement@sbenergy.com
The PORTS Technology Campus will create new, generational jobs, diversify the local tax base, and provide new revenue for local services, such as schools, for decades to come. SB Energy is also investing in and committed to strengthening the local power grid, with a particular focus on positively impacting grid resilience and energy services for the local community and businesses.
Alongside capital and infrastructure investment, SB Energy has committed to a $40M CBA designed to support programs and priorities of the local community.
Data Center developments also have a number of indirect economic benefits. The significant upfront investment is a driver for local goods and services like building materials and equipment to transportation and security. These facilities are often a catalyst for enhanced business recruitment, both in the technology sector and other areas like entertainment and hospitality. The downstream impacts lead to long-term economic diversification and resilience.
Yes. The project is designed to prioritize local employment wherever possible. Recruitment for new roles will focus first on local residents and the surrounding area, with outreach through local job boards, community organizations, training providers, and workforce‑development partners.
The project will also emphasize workforce development (WFD) by partnering with local workforce programs, educational institutions, and training providers to support skills development, on‑the‑job training, and career pathways for local residents.
SB Energy is paying for 100% of electricity grid upgrades through AEP. Typically, when large electricity users such as manufacturing facilities trigger grid upgrades, those costs are socialized pro rata among all ratepayers. This new structure allocates 100% of the upgrade cost to SB Energy, protecting Ohio ratepayers, while providing a resource they will benefit from.
The cooling system for the PORTS Technology Campus will use a closed loop cooling system that does not require makeup process water. Water demand will be for the drinking water and restroom needs for employees.
