Power, water, and secrecy: Data centers are in Oklahoma. What now?
Oklahoma is racing to attract data centers, facilities that store and process the information powering everything from streaming services to artificial intelligence, to the Sooner State.
Governor Kevin Stitt has touted them as a cornerstone of economic growth, but as more projects roll into communities, residents and lawmakers are asking questions: How much water and electricity will these centers consume, and why is so much of that information kept under wraps?
Cities and companies often sign nondisclosure agreements, meaning details about utility use and long-term costs are hidden from the…
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