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 …
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, …
