The Data Center Divide
A policy snapshot ahead of the 2026 midterms. Mapping data center incentives, restrictions, and bans through legislation, regulations, and executive actions across all 50 states and 1,462 local jurisdictions.
Coal County
Slightly Anti-Data Center Policies
Oklahoma requires data centers using at least 75 megawatts to meet added energy, infrastructure and credit requirements and generally commit to ten years of service; tax-exemption recipients must report jobs and payroll, though descriptions conflict on that rule’s status.
Rating and summary from Oklahoma statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Coal County.
Specific to Coal County only.
pending · County measureWould declare a temporary emergency moratorium on data centers, commercial solar facilities, wind-energy facilities, and electrochemical battery-energy-storage systems, as listed for discussion and possible approval at the July 27, 2026 meeting and the August 3, 2026 meeting.Coal County Resolution 2026-64 (2026)
What this means
The agenda proposes a temporary moratorium that would pause data center development while it is in effect (“temporary emergency moratorium on data centers”). That is a significant barrier, but the source gives no duration or details, so the full impact is unclear.
Timing
The sources identify a proposed temporary emergency moratorium on data centers, commercial solar and wind energy facilities, and electrochemical battery energy storage systems, but do not state an expiration date or ending condition.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
Resolution #2026-64 would establish a temporary emergency moratorium on data centers.
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