Google Data Centers: Trade Secrets or Public Resource?
Nebraska law allows data centers to redact usage reports citing trade secrets, limiting public oversight. Improper redactions revealed Google's facilities consumed significant electricity and 13 million gallons of water annually. Reports show expected tax refunds despite claims of no incentive payments received under state acts.
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- Nebraska law allows data centers to redact usage reports citing trade secrets, limiting public oversight.
- Improper redactions revealed Google's facilities consumed significant electricity and 13 million gallons of water annually.
- Reports show expected tax refunds despite claims of no incentive payments received under state acts.
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