Environmental Groups Call for National Data Center Moratorium Hundreds of environmental groups across the country now say it is time for a national moratorium on the growth of data centers, citing massive concerns involving energy use, water consumption, climate impacts and electricity costs. None of the organizations that signed the letter operate out of Oklahoma, …
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Stillwater leaders confident of water for data centers
State Committee Reviews Data Center Impact on Oklahoma’s Resources One thing was made clear when the Oklahoma House Utilities Committee held a recent hearing—there’s a split between Stillwater city and county leaders about water use by Google’s new data center campus. The Oklahoma Department of Commerce’s John Woods, an Economic Development Research Specialist, shared that …
Concerns Grow Over Water Use by Data Centers in Oklahoma
Oklahomans are increasingly worried about how much water new data centers will consume as artificial intelligence (AI) projects expand nationwide. The concern, voiced recently by Yukon residents, reflects a growing national discussion over balancing technological growth with natural resource sustainability. Yukon residents question future data center water demands At a recent city meeting, …