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Coalition seeks nationwide moratorium on data centers

A coalition of more than 230 environmental organizations has called for a national moratorium on new data centers, escalating a growing backlash against the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure and its strain on energy, water, and climate systems.

AEP seeks approval for electric substation in Stephens County

Southwest LedgerDUNCAN - As AEP Oklahoma Transmission Co. advances construction of a $260 million transmission project across southern Oklahoma, the utility has asked state regulators for approval to build a new electrical substation in Stephens County to support a solar array.
Cost of water line project reduced by $465,000

Cost of water line project reduced by $465,000

Cost of water line project reduced by $465,000

The price tag for a recently completed northwest Lawton water line replacement project was shaved by nearly half a million dollars.The City Council accepted a job that entailed “rehabilitation” of approximately 32,000 linear feet (six miles) of 8-inch to 12-inch water lines.

Energy/Business Briefs

• The Trump administration filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn California’s law banning new oil and gas wells near homes, schools, hospitals, and parks, claiming it violates federal law and hampers energy development.