Oklahoma is among 12 states considering data center bans
News ClipOklahoma Energy Today·OK·3/11/2026
This story reports that Oklahoma is among 12 U.S. states that are considering temporary bans or moratoriums on the construction of new data centers. The story provides details on the proposed legislation in some of these states, including Georgia, Maryland, and Michigan.
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Gov: Georgia, Maryland, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin
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