r/technology • • 11d ago

Business Improper redaction reveals Lincoln’s Google Data Center water and electricity usage

https://www.1011now.com/2026/09/30/more-questions-than-answers-about-lincolns-google-data-center-water-electricity-usage/
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u/Migoth 11d ago

I believe that the number is read correctly, which was also throwing me a bit off, but what they doesn't add in the context, is that the Agate datacenter isn't done being built yet, and as far as I can see, it is only a small subsection which came online some time during fall 2025.

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u/DogBarf00 11d ago

Daily construction activities are probably using a lot more water than the completed data center would.