Large-load tariffs and the data center water backlash — July 13, 2026

OG&E’s large-load tariff heads for a November Oklahoma regulator decision as Texas, Iowa and Coachella Valley communities scrutinize data center water, power and public-cost impacts. The buildout is moving from megawatts to municipal terms of service. In this episode: Top stories: 1. OG&E large load tariff request to be decided in November - Oklahoma Energy Today — Oklahoma Energy Today https://okenergytoday.com/2026/07/oge-large-load-tariff-request-to-be-decided-in-november/ 2. Cedar Creek Lake data center, on hold, sought Tarrant water | Fort Worth Star-Telegram — Fort Worth Star-Telegram https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/article316408121.html 3. Data center sought up to 2 billion gallons from Tarrant-owned lake - AOL — AOL https://www.aol.com/articles/data-center-now-hold-sought-151357000.html 4. Greater Palm Springs Is Blocking Data Centers: High Power Costs May Have Stopped Them Anyway | Greater Palm Springs Business Insider — Greater Palm Springs Business Insider https://gpsbusinessinsider.com/coachella-valley-data-centers-power-barrier/ 5. Potential Dubuque data center could require 3 million gallons of water, city seeks public input — KCRG https://www.kcrg.com/2026/07/10/potential-dubuque-data-center-could-require-3-million-gallons-water-city-seeks-public-input/ Follow and rate The Data Center Daily on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]