Improper redaction reveals Google Data Center water and electricity usage
The Google Data Center in Lincoln, named Agate LLC, claimed their electricity usage and water usage were trade secret information, citing Neb. State §§ 81-1527; 84-712.05 and NAC TITLE 115, CH. That totals out to 13 million gallons of water.For context, 13 million gallons is enough to fill around 20 Olympic-size swimming pools, and is less than half of what the City of Lincoln reports using on Sept.
- ▪The Google Data Center in Lincoln, named Agate LLC, claimed their electricity usage and water usage were trade secret information, citing Neb.
- ▪State §§ 81-1527; 84-712.05 and NAC TITLE 115, CH.
- ▪That totals out to 13 million gallons of water.For context, 13 million gallons is enough to fill around 20 Olympic-size swimming pools, and is less than half of what the City of Lincoln reports using on Sept.
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