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Latest data center news, projects, power and policy across Oklahoma — updated daily.
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full tracker →Land, power, and interconnection moves across Oklahoma — each traced to primary filings.
Recent Oklahoma data center news
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Xcel Energy draws 6.7 GW of data center requests, including from Meta and Microsoft
Xcel Energy has received 6.7 GW in data center requests from Meta and Microsoft in Minnesota and QTS Realty Trust in Colorado. Xcel faces increased demand partly from tech companies and also from electric vehicles and industry electrification. The company plans to issue RFPs and enhance resource planning while managing wildfire mitigation efforts in various states.
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AEP data center and other commercial sales soar 12.4% in Q2
AEP’s Q2 commercial sales rose 12.4%, driven by data center demand. The company expects substantial growth, especially in Ohio and Texas. AEP purchased the 795-MW Green Country power plant in Oklahoma and plans to add 20.2 GW by 2033. Earnings dropped to $340.3 million, although operating earnings improved.
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Data center, crypto operations in 10 states drive all US commercial power sales growth since 2019: EIA
Data centers in 10 states led 1% growth in US commercial electricity sales since 2019, per the EIA. Virginia, Texas, South Carolina, and Arizona saw significant demand growth, while North Dakota had the highest at 37%. The agency predicts a 3% increase in 2022 sales, influenced by large-scale computing facilities and crypto operations.
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AEP faces 15 GW of new load, driven by Amazon, Google, other data centers: interim CEO Fowke
AEP anticipates 15 GW of new load from data centers like Amazon Web Services and Google, reflecting a growing demand for electricity. Interim CEO Fowke suggests developing new tariffs to support this growth. AEP plans significant capital investments to enhance grid resiliency and manage the anticipated load growth, which could necessitate additional generation and transmission.
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AirX Climate Solutions to be acquired by PE firm interested in growth
AirX Climate Solutions, a company based in Oklahoma City, is being acquired by Gryphon Investors, with key management members reinvesting in the company. The acquisition aims to expand ACS’ presence in the HVAC market, with notable recent partnerships such as Brainbox AI-Trane Technologies, Modine-TMS Johnson, and Optimum Energy-Tignis.