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Latest data center news, projects, power and policy across Texas — updated daily.
Recent Texas data center news
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Entergy's 2024 Performance Report shares progress toward a better future
Entergy Corporation, based in New Orleans, Louisiana, released its 2024 Performance Report detailing achievements in growth, environmental sustainability, and community support. The company plans to invest $37 billion by 2028 to enhance its services in the Gulf South, while advancing a cleaner energy portfolio, including commitments to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Entergy’s efforts in corporate social responsibility resulted in an economic impact of $153.52 million in 2024 through various initiatives, including energy efficiency programs for customers.
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Sunraycer Renewables Closes $475mm Project Financing Facility with MUFG Bank, Ltd., Nomura Securities International, Inc. and Norddeutsche Landesbank Girzonentrale
Sunraycer Renewables LLC, a leading developer of clean energy sites, has closed a $475 million project financing facility with MUFG Bank, Nomura Securities International, and Norddeutsche Landesbank. This financing will support the construction and operation of two solar and battery energy storage projects in Texas, named Gaia and Midpoint, totaling 241 MWac of solar and 125 MWac of storage. Both projects are slated to start commercial operations later this year, responding to the growing demand for energy in the region.
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All-of-the above approach necessary for reliable and resilient grid
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published a report titled ‘A Reliable Grid for an Electric Future’, indicating that electricity demand in the U.S. is projected to rise significantly, driven by data centers and electric mobility. NEMA foresees a 300% rise in energy consumption from data centers and a staggering 9,000% increase for electric mobility by 2035. The report emphasizes the necessity for an all-of-the-above strategy for energy generation, integrating renewables, fossil fuels, and new technologies to manage the projected load growth effectively.
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Request for Information on Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure on DOE Lands
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a Request for Information (RFI) to explore opportunities for AI infrastructure development on its lands. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance AI capabilities in the U.S. and maintain leadership in the field. The RFI targets industry input on potential development approaches and operational models for AI data centers at select DOE sites, aiming for operational commencement by the end of 2027. Responses to this RFI are due by May 7, 2025.
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Hut 8 Operations Update for March 2025
Hut 8 Corp., an energy infrastructure platform, reported a 102% increase in deployed hashrate from 4.6 EH/s in February to 9.3 EH/s at the end of March 2025. The company also improved fleet efficiency by 31%, from 29.3 J/TH to 20.1 J/TH. A significant milestone was the launch of American Bitcoin, a subsidiary in partnership with Eric Trump. Hut 8 will now provide quarterly updates instead of monthly.
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Addressing Data Center Growth Constraints Key to U.S. Innovation, Leadership in AI
The article discusses the growing demand for data centers driven by AI, highlighting that U.S. data centers will account for 6.6% of electricity consumption by 2028. Key limitations for growth include chip supply, tariffs, and electricity reliability. The U.S. CHIPS and Science Act aims to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing which won’t operationalize until 2028-2029. Hyperscalers are exploring power models to manage the increasing energy needs, with a shift towards renewable sources for cooling and power supply.
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Nation’s Power Operators Warn Congress of a Coming Reliability Shortfall
Seven major U.S. grid operators have raised alarms about an impending capacity crunch due to rapidly increasing demand driven by data centers, manufacturing, and electrification. During a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee hearing on March 25, 2025, top grid officials testified that without urgent reforms, the reliability of electric service could falter. They indicated an alarming discrepancy between rising demand and the rate at which electricity generation resources are being retired.
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Avangrid activates 300,000 solar panel project in Ohio
Avangrid has commenced delivering electricity from the 150 MW Powell Creek solar project in Putnam County, Ohio. The project, approved in 2021, is actively exporting electricity to the local grid and is expected to generate enough power for approximately 30,000 homes annually. It created 500 jobs during peak construction and is projected to generate $31 million in taxes, supporting local public services.
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Nation’s Largest Gas-Fired Plant Planned at Former Pennsylvania Coal Plant Site
Homer City Redevelopment (HCR) and Kiewit Power Constructors have announced the redevelopment of the former Homer City Generating Station site into a $10 billion natural gas-fired facility. This campus is expected to have a power generation capacity of 4.5 GW, making it the largest gas-fired power station in the U.S. Construction at the site is expected to start in 2025. The project aims to utilize natural gas from the Marcellus Shale and is part of Pennsylvania’s efforts to phase out coal-fired power by 2028.
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Legislation proposes state policies on large data centers
The Minnesota House has introduced legislation to regulate large data centers, which are expected to demand significant resources, including electricity and water. The bill, HF2928, proposed by Rep. Patty Acomb, aims to ensure environmental reviews and establish energy efficiency measures while incorporating consumer protection provisions. It has provisions for water use caps and requires data centers to pay fees for energy conservation programs, reflecting a push for sustainable practices in the tech industry.