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City Council puts hold on data centers to study electricity, water use

The Oklahoma City Council unanimously enacted a temporary moratorium on new data center projects until December 31, 2026. This decision was made to allow staff to study the potential strain on city utilities and resources, including electricity and water usage. Existing data center projects already in the rezoning process and some smaller-scale expansions will not be impacted, though city staff will quickly move to carve out exemptions.