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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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HITT announces senior appointments
HITT Contracting from Washington, D.C. has made senior leadership changes, promoting Evan Antonides to co-president with Drew Mucci. Antonides will oversee operations in the Southeast, Texas, and national mission critical projects. Co-President Jeremy Bardin, a 21-year veteran, plans to retire after leading expansions in data center construction.
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Bloom Energy Introduces Load Following Capability to Enable Customers and Utilities to Meet Variable Electricity Load and Demand
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Tracking electricity consumption from U.S. cryptocurrency mining operations
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Google taps Whiting-Turner to build $600M Oregon data center
Google has selected Whiting-Turner Contracting Co. to build a $600 million data center in Wasco County, Oregon. The 290,000-square foot facility will expand Google’s existing data center presence in the area. The decision was based on the region’s energy infrastructure, available land, and workforce. Google has invested over $1.8 billion in Oregon since 2006. Other tech companies like Meta Platforms, EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure, and Amazon are also investing in data center developments across the country.
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Meta picks Indiana for $800M data center campus
Meta Platforms, formerly known as Facebook, has chosen Indiana as the location for its $800 million data center campus. This follows previous data center projects in Kansas City, Missouri, and plans for centers in Mesa, Arizona, and Temple, Texas. Indiana has attracted several high-profile projects recently due to its infrastructure, labor availability, and growing technology and semiconductor sectors. The data center will be located in the River Ridge Commerce Center and will aim for LEED Gold certification and 100% renewable energy. Meta Platforms can also extend its tax exemption for up to 50 years based on additional investments.
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Soluna touts 18% data center emissions reduction with Project Dorothy
Soluna claims an 18% reduction in emissions for its data center project, named Project Dorothy. Data centers contribute 1% of global carbon emissions, with 50% coming from the US. Soluna’s solution combines load and generation, utilizing curtailed wind energy directly from a nearby wind farm. The project aims to make use of renewable energy and accelerate the development of renewable assets on the grid. Soluna recommends tracking carbon composition and power consumption within the grid to assess emissions. The company plans to supplement its emissions analysis with input from an independent provider.
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DPO Signs Behind-the-Meter Wind PPA to Power 100MW Green Data Center Project
Digital Power Optimization, Inc. (DPO) has signed a power purchase agreement with a major renewable energy producer to power its 100MW green data center project in Texas. Unlike most data centers, DPO’s facilities will draw power directly from the wind farms owned by the producer. The CEO, Andrew Webber, expressed excitement about the partnership and the innovative PPA structure. The first phase of the project will begin in 2024, with additional sites coming online over the next 12-18 months.
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Meta selects DPR for $1B Arizona data center
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has selected DPR Construction to build its $1 billion data center in Mesa, Arizona. The project is a greenfield development encompassing over 2.5 million square feet of space. Once completed in 2026, the Mesa data center will be one of the most advanced and energy-efficient in the world, using 100% renewable energy. DPR has previously delivered data centers for Meta in Oregon, North Carolina, and Sweden. The Phoenix region has seen a project boom in manufacturing and data center construction, including a $600 million Google data center. Demand for data center construction in the US remains strong, with activity increasing by 25% year-over-year in the first half of 2023.
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Survey signals warning for data center construction
Data center construction activity is slowing down, with only 10% reporting an increase in proposal opportunities, per PSMJ. However, Raul Martynek of Databank predicts robust growth in this sector. CBRE reports record-high capacity in U.S. primary markets, with significant demand evidenced by pre-leasing activities. Supply chain issues are affecting construction timelines. Microsoft and Meta are investing heavily in data centers.
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Microsoft leans on PPAs, energy efficiency, water recycling in environmental efforts
Microsoft aims for a power usage effectiveness ratio of 1 in data centers, achieving a PUE of 1.12. It plans for all future data centers to attain LEED gold certification. Commitment to be diesel-free by 2030 with hydrogen fuel cell backup power. Emphasis on efficiency, renewable energy, and water conservation at global locations.