{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"All Amped Up: Can Ohio Meet Its Future Energy Needs?","description":" Ohio\u2019s energy demand is set to skyrocket with the rise of data centers, electric vehicles, and the shutdown of aging power plants. Can the state\u2019s power generation keep pace, or will electricity shortages hinder Ohio\u2019s growth? Major tech companies are establishing data centers in central Ohio, consuming a growing portion of the state\u2019s power supply to support consumers and power-intensive technologies like AI. Additionally, the retirement of some fossil-fuel power plants and the unpredictability of renewable sources like wind and solar add further pressure to Ohio\u2019s energy system. With industry leaders and experts, we explore the real \u201cpower play\u201d essential for the state\u2019s economic growth. Featuring:  Ryan Augsburger, President, The Ohio Manufacturers' Association  Kenny McDonald, President & CEO, One Columbus  Janine Migden-Ostrander, Pace University Law School E   nergy & Climate Center, and Former Ohio Consumers' Counsel  Todd Snitchler, President & CEO, Electric Power Supply Association  The host is Bryant Petway, Construction Executive, ArchKey Solutions  This forum was sponsored by The Columbus Region. The presenting sponsor of the CMC livestream was The Center for Human Kindness at The Columbus Foundation. CMC\u2019s livestream partner was The Columbus Dispatch.  This forum was also supported by The Ellis.  This forum was recorded before a live audience at The Ellis in Columbus\u2019 historic Italian Village on March 19, 2025.    ","author_name":"The Columbus Metropolitan Club","author_url":"http:\/\/columbusmetroclub.org","html":"