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1 data center project in Franklin Township

Who decides here: the Township Trustees of Franklin Township votes on zoning. Many Ohio townships have their own zoning. Where a township has none, the county decides.

In Franklin Township

Stopped or cancelled

EnergiAcres data center and power plant north of Mansfield

Franklin, Richland County

🕒 April 21, 2026: Mansfield's mayor said the city would no longer pursue the project.

Built & runningBeing builtApproved, not built yetProposedStopped or cancelled

What you can do

  1. Get told first.
    We'll email you if anything changes in Franklin Township.
  2. Go to township meetings.
    Anyone can speak. Big projects usually need a public hearing.
  3. Ask questions in writing.
    Use our checklist.
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🔔 Get told first

We'll email you when something changes in Franklin Township. Nothing else.

⚡ Your electric company

Depending on where you live in Franklin Township: Ohio Edison Co. (company) or Ohio Power Co. (company).

Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in Ohio.