Texas Data-Center Boom Tests Grid, Water and Local Attitudes
TL;DR
Texas is seeing a surge of planned data centers that could demand massive electricity and water, prompting ERCOT to batch-review proposals and locals to push for protections against higher bills, noise, and water stress as the state aims to become a leading AI infrastructure hub.
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- World’s largest data center market? One Houston-area suburb prepares for Texas’ tech boom Houston Public Media
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