Harrison County, Ohio: Power, Data Centers and the Local Economy
Home to Cadiz Township, Cadiz and Green Township
Harrison County is one of the places pushing back on the data center build-out. Harrison County is home to Cadiz Township, Cadiz, Green Township and North Township. The Moratorium Tracker holds 1 local measure here (1 in force); the latest is “Moratorium on new development amid data center proposals”. 100 MW of new generation is planned here across 1 unit, led by BQ Energy Development (solar). 100 MW of it is already under construction or built. Unemployment was 3.8% in August 2026, against 5.8% in 2019. Construction employs 215, up 5.9% since 2019.
Cities and towns in Harrison County
Harrison County is home to Cadiz Township, Cadiz, Green Township and North Township.
And 1 smaller places.
- Adena also extends into Jefferson County.
Unincorporated communities (governed by the county): Tippecanoe.
Residents are 2025 Census estimates for the part of each city, town or township inside this county. Census publishes no annual estimate for unincorporated communities.
What changed in Harrison County
1st = the most. Ranks cover counties with a value on record.
| Measure | Then | Now | Change | Rank in Ohio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2020 → 2025) | 14,498 | 14,070 | ▼ 3.0% | 85th of 88 by size |
| Total jobs (2019 → 2025) | 3,696 | 3,927 | ▲ 6.2% | 17th of 88 by growth |
| Average annual pay (2019 → 2025) | $48,842 | $63,833 | ▲ 30.7% | — |
| Construction jobs (2019 → 2025) | 203 | 215 | ▲ 5.9% | 34th of 51 by growth |
| Unemployment rate (2019 → August 2026) | 5.8% | 3.8% | ▼ 2.0pts | — |
| Planned generation (Aug 2026) | — | 100 MW | no fleet today | 14th of 22 by size |
Employers here counted 3,927 jobs in 2025, up 6.2% from 2019. Ohio Power Co is the largest utility serving Harrison County, one of 4 with territory here. Its residential customers paid an average 19.33¢/kWh in 2024, above the 15.40¢ median for Ohio utilities. 14,070 people live here, down 3.0% since 2020.
Who powers Harrison County
Utilities with service territory in Harrison County
| Utility | Ownership | Service | Residential customers (systemwide) | Residential price, 2024 | Commercial share of sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Power Co | Investor Owned | Bundled | 1,339,232 | 19.33¢ | 22% |
| South Central Power Company | Cooperative | Bundled | 117,469 | 14.87¢ | 14% |
| Guernsey-Muskingum El Coop Inc | Cooperative | Bundled | 15,289 | 18.00¢ | 19% |
| Carroll Electric Coop, Inc - (OH) | — | — | — | — | — |
Customer counts, prices and sales shares cover each utility's whole system in the state, not only this county. Commercial sales include data centers.
No operating power plant is located in Harrison County in the EIA-860M inventory. Its power comes over the grid from plants elsewhere.
Planned generation 1
| Plant | Technology | MW | Status | Year | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Solar | Solar Photovoltaic | 100 MW | Under construction (≤50%) | 2026 | BQ Energy Development |
The Harrison County labor market
| Industry (2025) | Jobs | Average pay | Concentration vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| All industries | 3,927 | $63,833 | 1.00 |
| Construction | 215 | $84,637 | 1.03 |
Concentration is the BLS location quotient: 1.0 means the industry holds the same share of local jobs as it does nationally. Industry rows count private employers; cells BLS suppresses are left out.
Data centers and local rules in Harrison County
Local measures 1
| Measure | Status | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moratorium on new development amid data center proposals | In force | 2026-08 |
Harrison County and its neighbors
Of the 5 counties that border Harrison County, Jefferson County carries the most build-out activity: data centers, planned generation and operating plants combined.
| County | Population | Jobs since 2019 | Operating MW | Planned MW | Data centers | Local measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison County | 14,070 | ▲ 6.2% | — | 100 MW | — | 1 |
| Belmont County | 64,434 | ▼ 7.2% | — | — | — | — |
| Carroll County | 26,475 | ▼ 2.4% | 832 MW | — | — | — |
| Guernsey County | 38,379 | ▼ 2.6% | 2,055 MW | — | — | — |
| Jefferson County | 63,597 | ▼ 5.6% | 1,880 MW | 63 MW | — | — |
| Tuscarawas County | 92,373 | ▲ 1.3% | 60 MW | — | — | — |
More of Ohio
Harrison County, answered from the record
Who provides electricity in Harrison County, Ohio?
4 utilities have service territory in Harrison County in the EIA-861 2024 report: Ohio Power Co, South Central Power Company, Guernsey-Muskingum El Coop Inc, Carroll Electric Coop, Inc - (OH). The largest, Ohio Power Co, charged residential customers 19.33¢/kWh on average in 2024.
How much new power is planned in Harrison County?
100 MW across 1 units in the August 2026 EIA-860M inventory, 100 MW of it under construction or built. The largest owner is BQ Energy Development.
Are there data centers in Harrison County?
The SAVRN Data Center Map has no data center in Harrison County.
Is Harrison County adding jobs?
Employers counted 3,927 jobs in 2025 against 3,696 in 2019 (+6.2%, BLS QCEW). Construction went from 203 to 215.
Does Harrison County have a data center moratorium?
The SAVRN Moratorium Tracker holds 1 local measure for Harrison County, 1 in force.