News ClipThe Oklahoman·Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, OK
Oklahoma City passes moratorium to block new data centers through 2026
The Oklahoma City Council has unanimously passed an emergency moratorium, blocking new data center development applications through December 31, 2026. This decision follows widespread concerns from residents regarding the impact of hyperscale data centers on land, water, and electricity resources. The city plans to use this period to study these impacts and potentially amend zoning codes.
4/22/2026