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OpenAI data center power deal approved

A power deal for an OpenAI data center has been approved, with site-plan review still pending.

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Large data centers can materially affect local electricity demand and infrastructure planning.

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  1. OpenAI Data Center Moves Forward: Power Deal Approved, Site Plan Review Next ↗effinghamherald.net · Recorded source date: Aug 27, 2026, 11:32 PM UTC

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