Community development budget items including Amazon data center air testing
Hilliard
Summary
AEP is proposing fuel cells at the Amazon site on Scioto Darby Road and will host a public informational meeting March 5 at 6 p.m. at The Well, with direct mailings to nearby residents.
At a glance
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Feb 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city would bear the cost of a dispersion model if it agrees to fund it; no figure was given.
Residents near the site who want information; AEP and the project's commercial stakeholders.
Residents say they face potential air quality risk until modeling confirms safety.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council - 2026-02-09
AEP is proposing fuel cells at the Amazon site on Scioto Darby Road and will host a public informational meeting March 5 at 6 p.m. at The Well, with direct mailings to nearby residents.
Organizational Meeting - Jan 12 2026
Residents asked the city to fund an air dispersion model for fuel cell facilities near Beacon Elementary and Darby Glen, and questioned whether the city's attorney is actively defending the EPA appeal ahead of a February 9 status report. Staff said an update may come at the next meeting, possibly in executive session.
Hilliard residents oppose Amazon data center fuel cell plans
Hilliard residents oppose Amazon data center fuel cell plans WSYX
Hilliard residents troubled as data center plan moves forward without city approval
Hilliard residents troubled as data center plan moves forward without city approval NBC4 WCMH-TV
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