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How sensors, software, and other tech could help Ohio’s aging power grid

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How sensors, software, and other tech could help Ohio’s aging power grid

By Kathiann M. Kowalski

This story was originally published by Canary Media.

A new state law will require Ohio utilities and regulators to consider how technology might offer cost-effective options for improving the state’s aging electric grid.

Ohio’s grid, like those in many states, faces rising repair and maintenance costs, growing demand from data centers and other new customers, and increased risks as climate change fuels more frequent severe weather and outages. 

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