Oklahoma Targets Data Center Costs | Oklahoma City News

Oklahoma’s governor just signed two landmark bills to tame the data center boom—protecting residents from skyrocketing energy and water costs while ensuring these power-hungry giants pay their fair share. House Bill 2992 gives regulators new tools to link electricity rates directly to users, shielding everyday Oklahomans from price hikes. Meanwhile, Senate Bill 259 mandates water recycling for future data centers, forcing closed-loop cooling systems to conserve precious groundwater—and empowering the state’s water board to enforce strict conservation standards. Lawmakers see this as just the start: as Oklahoma becomes a tech magnet, they’re building a framework for responsible growth that balances innovation with sustainability for all. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/02b130e06e1e6b0b