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Controversial data center proposal in Coweta draws opposition ahead of council vote
Project Atlas, Beale Infrastructure’s latest proposed data center in the Tulsa area, continues to cause a rift among community members and elected officials.
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Coweta residents share data center concerns with state lawmakers, but city leaders and developers skip meeting
Coweta residents are all on the same page in holding elected officials accountable when it comes to bringing a data center in their community.
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Oklahoma’s data center boom is about to hit the grid — and your power bill
A wave of big data centers is triggering a scramble for new electricity generation. OG&E and PSO are pushing to charge ratepayers more as they race to keep up.
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Neighbors of new Tulsa data center offered ‘preblast inspections,’ but not everyone got the same offer
Beale Infrastructure is offering free home inspections to some neighbors before heavy construction and blasting begins at the Project Clydesdale site near Owasso.
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Can Oklahoma communities make data centers less of a nuisance?
Developers are eyeing several Oklahoma communities as sites for huge, hyperscale data centers. These massive facilities can bring an influx of cash to local schools and governments, but they can also inflict unpleasant sights and sounds on neighbors.
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Can Oklahoma support energy-gobbling data centers?
Developers are eyeing several Oklahoma communities as sites for huge, hyperscale data centers. These massive facilities can bring an influx of cash to local schools and governments, but they also demand resources.
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Data centers are eyeing Oklahoma communities. Residents and officials are worried about water.
Developers are eyeing several Oklahoma communities as sites for huge, hyperscale data centers. These massive facilities can bring an influx of cash to local schools and governments, but they also demand lots of resources.
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‘We see these coming’: How Oklahoma communities are prepping for data centers
Data centers have exploded into public consciousness. Here’s why Oklahoma cities are considering them, and why some residents are worried.
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Coweta data center meeting postponed at developer’s request
Coweta’s Planning Commission was set to discuss Project Atlas Monday and even moved the meeting location to accommodate a large crowd.
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How Tulsa finds itself in the middle of a statewide data center race
Tulsa leads Oklahoma cities with the most data centers. Its plentiful resources, lower energy costs and proximity to major business hubs could be why.
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Developers break ground on $1B data center near Tulsa
Construction on Project Clydesdale kicked off Thursday with a groundbreaking ceremony featuring local and state leaders.