CSW, a Texas developer, filed a lawsuit against PSO alleging the utility company favored a competitor for data center projects and sent pre-condemnation letters to CSW's property. CSW claims $250 million in losses from two planned data centers. PSO said it disagrees with the allegations.
Where
Oologah and Sperry, Oklahoma
When
Not stated in sources
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets
Taxes and money
The sources don't state an effect on taxes. They do state these figures.
Claimed loss from two data center projects$250 million123Who pays or receives it: CSW (Central Southwest Texas Development)
Who's involved
CSW (Central Southwest Texas Development)Texas data center developer filing lawsuit
PSO (Public Service Oklahoma)Utility company named in lawsuit
Kyle SchmidtCommunity activist commenting on lawsuit
The facts
CSW applied for a Contract Study with PSO to confirm electricity availability.123Stated by 3 sources
While CSW's application was pending, PSO contracted with a competitor for Project Clydesdale.123Stated by 3 sources
PSO sent three pre-condemnation letters for CSW's property for Project Snowflake.123Stated by 3 sources
CSW claims PSO caused delays for its two data center projects: Project Waterfall and Project Snowflake.123Stated by 3 sources
PSO said it disagrees with the allegations and will respond through the appropriate legal process.123Stated by 3 sources
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
CSW PSO suggested CSW discuss an easement across its property for Project Clydesdale.123
CSW PSO sent pre-condemnation letters because it had already committed to providing power to Project Clydesdale without obtaining necessary easements.123
Kyle Schmidt PSO is using eminent domain to take land to provide power to a private corporation for Project Clydesdale.123
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Data center developer sues PSO over allegations of unfair treatment
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