Gov. Kevin Stitt signs bill to make sure Oklahomans aren't paying utilities due to a data center
Governor Kevin Stitt officially signed the Data Center Customer Ratepayer Protection Act. This new law aims to ensure that large-scale data centers and AI hubs cover their own electrical infrastructure costs. The act prevents everyday Oklahomans from paying more in utilities due to data center operations.
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has officially signed into law the Data Center Customer Ratepayer Protection Act, a measure designed to shield Oklahoma residents from increased utility costs attributed to large-scale data center operations and AI hubs.
The newly enacted legislation mandates that these significant digital infrastructure projects bear the expenses associated with their own electrical infrastructure. This is intended to prevent the financial burden from being passed on to average Oklahomans through higher utility rates.
Key provisions of the law include a requirement for developers of such facilities to provide a 60-day advance notice to both county commissioners and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission before commencing operations that could impact utility services.