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Texas · Construction & power moves · 40
full tracker →Land, power, and interconnection moves across Texas — each traced to primary filings.
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ERCOT Welcomes the City of Caldwell to the ERCOT System
Source: ERCOT · Mar 12, 2026ERCOT reported on Mar. 12, 2026 that “the City of Caldwell’s municipal utility has joined the ERCOT System,” and that the city “has completed its transition into the ERCOT grid following the approval by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) on April 24, 2025.” ERCOT also said the “Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) Transmission Services Corporation is responsible for the transmission system that connects Caldwell to the ERCOT grid.”
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ERCOT Expects Tight Grid Conditions, Requests Conservation Today from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. CT
Source: ERCOT · Aug 30, 2023ERCOT said it was asking Texans to conserve electricity from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. CT because “operating reserves for ERCOT are expected to be low this evening” due to “a high level of unexpected thermal generation outages and forecasted low wind generation” (ERCOT, Aug. 30, 2023). ERCOT also said it “has obtained Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) enforcement discretion,” allowing generators to extend operations to help meet demand and maintain reliability.
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Resource Adequacy 2022
Source: ERCOTERCOT’s 2022 Resource Adequacy page points readers to the “Monthly Generator Interconnection Status Report” for “the latest public interconnection information on planned generation resources in the ERCOT Region,” and says the GIS report covers “planned projects being studied as part of the interconnection request process” (ERCOT). The page also hosts broader resource-adequacy materials such as SARA and CDR reports, but it does not itself give project-level queue counts or outcomes.
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Resource Adequacy 2021
Source: ERCOTERCOT’s 2021 Resource Adequacy page in Texas points readers to its monthly generator interconnection information for “planned generation resources in the ERCOT Region” and notes that its capacity charts include “planned projects being studied as part of the interconnection request process.” The same page also flags drought monitoring for generation resources, saying ERCOT screens for “potential drought-related impacts to generation resources” over the next 6 to 18 months.
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Resource Adequacy 2020
Source: ERCOTERCOT’s 2020 Resource Adequacy page says its resource adequacy materials include interconnection-status information and that its capacity charts now show project capacity ERCOT has approved for grid synchronization, with operational reports also including capacity approved for grid synchronization but not commercial operations. ERCOT also notes the page contains EORM materials authorized by the Public Utility Commission of Texas as part of Project Number 42302, “Review of the Reliability Standard in the ERCOT Region.”
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Recent Texas data center news
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Meta signs on for 650 MW of new solar projects to power data centers
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Musk Aims to Expand Polluting Data Center Near Historically Black Neighborhoods
Elon Musk’s AI company xAI is expanding a data center named Colossus in Memphis, TN, next to historically Black neighborhoods.
- The data center runs on 35 methane gas-powered turbines emitting nitrogen oxide and other toxic chemicals, reportedly without legal permits.
- Local environmental justice activists and Tennessee state representatives accuse xAI and Elon Musk of perpetuating environmental racism and violating residents’ right to clean air.
- The Shelby County Health Department held hearings focusing on the lack of permits and expansion plans.
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Local officials including Memphis Mayor Paul Young have proposed earmarking $15 million in tax proceeds from xAI’s operations to the community, a move criticized as insufficient by local leaders.
This case highlights ongoing issues of environmental justice, permit compliance, and community health implications amid AI infrastructure expansion.
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AI in Events: At what environmental cost?
This article discusses the environmental impact of AI technology specifically within the events industry context.
- AI data centers consume about 2% of global electricity, projected to more than double by 2030, significantly impacting energy demands.
- AI data centers also use large amounts of water for cooling, comparable to a 500ml bottle for 20-50 AI chatbot questions.
- Companies like Google have seen emissions rise nearly 50% since 2019 due to data centers, impacting net zero goals.
- Event professionals express concerns about AI trends increasing digital emissions, urging responsible AI use.
- Calls for industry collaboration and government regulation to mitigate AI’s environmental footprint.
The article highlights the need for balancing AI innovation with sustainability efforts in the events sector.
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MGM Transformers and VanTran ramp up manufacturing in Texas
MGM Transformers and VanTran have expanded U.S. transformer manufacturing capacity with a new facility in Waco, TX.
- The new 430,000-square-foot facility will produce custom liquid-filled transformers and is expected to create 700 jobs over five years.
- MGM Transformers acquired VanTran in 2024, combining expertise in inverter technologies and custom transformer manufacturing.
- The expansion unlocks over $1 billion in annual transformer production capacity.
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The U.S. faces transformer shortages exacerbated by tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and aging infrastructure needing replacement.
This expansion aims to reduce supply chain gaps and lead times for critical grid infrastructure components in the U.S.
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Data Center REITs See Robust Demand Despite Power, Supply Constraints
The article discusses the robust demand in the U.S. data center sector driven mainly by AI and hyperscaler technology companies.
- Data center REITs benefit from unprecedented growth fueled by AI, cloud computing, 5G, and digital services, with hyperscalers driving record expansion.
- Power constraints present a key challenge, including securing long-term power access and transmission, with exploration of alternative power sources like gas plants and mothballed nuclear power plants.
- Liquid cooling technologies are becoming increasingly necessary to manage higher power densities in AI training and inferencing workloads.
- Major markets include Northern Virginia, Atlanta, Phoenix, Columbus (Ohio), West Texas, and Reno (Nevada), with international revenue significant, especially in Asia.
- The Stargate Project involves a $500 billion investment to develop digital infrastructure; tariffs might affect construction cost and supply chains.
The article highlights opportunities and challenges ahead for REITs in the data center industry amid evolving AI demands and power supply issues, suggesting strategic expansion and financing approaches.
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Duke Energy, GE Vernova Strike Major Gas Turbine Deal to Support Explosive Demand Growth
Duke Energy has entered a significant partnership with GE Vernova for the supply of up to 11 advanced 7HA gas turbines to support its integrated resource plans (IRPs).
- Duke Energy aims to meet rising power demand driven by growth in advanced manufacturing, data centers, and population.
- Industry-wide turbine supply shortages are leading utilities like Duke, NextEra, Entergy, and NRG to secure long-term procurement agreements and investment in manufacturing expansion.
- GE Vernova is investing $160 million in its Greenville, South Carolina facility to increase production capacity by 25%, part of a $600 million U.S. manufacturing expansion.
- Duke’s updated resource plans include combined cycle natural gas plants, battery storage, and transmission upgrades to meet 1.5-5% projected annual load growth across its service areas through 2032.
This partnership reflects a strategic focus on dispatchable natural gas generation amid high demand and supply chain constraints, aiming to accelerate clean energy infrastructure deployment.
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Belltown Power Announces Development of Six Data Center Sites in North Texas
Belltown Power Texas announces the development of six new data center sites across the North Texas DFW metroplex counties.
- Combined load request for these sites totals 1,435 MW.
- Sites are strategically located near major transmission hubs and around Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, enabling rapid interconnections.
- Company leverages over eight years of experience developing green-field utility scale solar and battery projects, with more than 3 GW operational or under construction in North Texas.
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One site of 15 MW already secured committed capacity; others are in utility study phases.
Belltown’s entry into data center development is a natural extension of its renewable energy efforts, creating operational synergies between solar, battery storage, and data center projects.
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VanTran and MGM Transformers Strengthen U.S. Energy Supply Chain with Texas Expansion
MGM Transformers and VanTran Transformers have opened a new 430,000 sq. ft. advanced manufacturing facility in Waco, Texas.
- The new plant is projected to create 700 high-quality American jobs over five years.
- This expansion increases domestic production capacity by over $1 billion annually, focusing on liquid-filled transformers for data centers, renewable energy, EV charging, and utilities.
- The combined company aims to reduce lead times, enhance US energy infrastructure, and advance electrification goals.
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The facility strengthens national supply chain resilience by reducing dependence on foreign suppliers.
This expansion reinforces US industrial resilience and supports energy transition infrastructure initiatives.
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Net Zero Data Center Alliance Forms to Pioneer Sustainable Data Infrastructure
The Net Zero Data Center Alliance is launched to pioneer sustainable data center infrastructure integrating gas power, bio-farm technology, and zero-emission solutions.
- Partners include INNOVO (Profitable Net Zero), ESS, ARCO Design/Build, and Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation.
- INNOVO provides bio-farm technology that converts CO2 emissions from power generation into valuable products.
- ESS contributes power infrastructure with multi-generator redundancy and battery storage integration.
- ARCO Design/Build offers design-build expertise enabling faster project delivery through single-source accountability.
- Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation provides investment support and community integration.
- Initial pilot facilities are planned with full-scale deployment targeted for late 2025, aiming to reduce carbon emissions by over 90% compared to traditional data centers while maintaining competitive operational costs.
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Trina Storage North America and FlexGen Partner to Deliver 371 MWh Grid-Scale Energy Storage System in Houston, Texas
Trina Storage partners with FlexGen to deploy a 371 MWh battery energy storage system in Houston, Texas.
- The project represents Trina Storage’s largest grid-scale deployment in North America.
- FlexGen provides system integration and its HybridOS™ energy management software for optimized operational efficiency.
- The project involves equity and tax offtake partners including Macquarie and KeyBank, supporting investment confidence.
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Trina Storage’s Elementa 2 solution and FlexGen’s software aim to enhance grid reliability and accelerate energy storage deployment.
This collaboration reflects growing demand and advancements in flexible energy storage in North America, positioning the partners at the forefront of the energy transition.