New Law Lets Data Centers Hide Power Usage

1sockchuck writes "Just days after Google announced that it may build a huge data center in the state, Oklahoma's governor has signed a bill into law that will effectively exempt the largest customers of municipal power companies from public disclosure of how much power they are using. Officials of the state's power industry say the measure is not a 'Google Law' but was sought 'on behalf of large-volume electric users that might be considering a move to Oklahoma.' Others acknowledge that data center operators were among those seeking the law, apparently arguing that the details of their enormous power usage are a trade secret. Google recently acquired 800 acres in Pryor, Oklahoma for possible development as a data center, and is reportedly seeking up to 15 megawatts of power for the facility."

New Corporate Motto

[MarkPNeyer]

Effective Immediately: Do some Evil. Just, you know, not too much.

Perfect for pot growers

[Anonymous Coward]

All one need do is incorporate and claim to start a large server farm. Then grow grow grow your way to PROFIT!!!

Re:And?

[Stanistani]

Psst. The real secret here is that Al Gore is planning to open a huge data center.

What's purple and hangs

[winkydink]

12 inches below Eric Schmidt's waist?

The governor of Oklahoma's tie.

15 Megawatts?

[tehwebguy]

That's nothing, I've seen a car that requires 1.21 Jiggawatts

Important safety tip

[HangingChad]

Locate your pot growing operation in Googles utility tunnels. No wonder all their employees are so loyal. :)

Pork

[Harmonious Botch]

I am not making this up.
From TFA: "At a pork barbecue celebrating the announcement of the data center deal, Google held a question and answer session with local dignitaries..."

Re:What's purple and hangs

[freedomlinux]

Oklahoma's tie has a governor?
yeah, yeah, I know...

Re:Trade Secret?

[bigwave111]

Yeah, but given the amount of resources Google provides for its employees, it's safe to say that 50% of all power will go to catered meals, jacuzzis, and vibrating beds for nap breaks on those difficult 6 and a half hour work days.

I hear...

[Nom du Keyboard]

I hear Al Gore is looking for this law in Tennessee as well.