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16 verified signals across 1 counties tracked daily.
Texas · Construction & power moves · 40
full tracker →Land, power, and interconnection moves across Texas — each traced to primary filings.
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Top JUST IN — Texas
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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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TMEIC Breaks Ground on Third Manufacturing Facility in Texas
TMEIC Corporation Americas has announced the development of a new 267,000-square-foot manufacturing plant in Waller County, Texas, scheduled to open in June 2026. The facility will produce uninterruptible power supplies and medium voltage drives, supporting data centers, oil and gas markets, and other critical infrastructure sectors. The project has received support from the Texas Enterprise Fund and local property tax incentives, with an initial creation of 200 jobs and plans to expand to 500. The site will include training centers, research laboratories, and sustainable energy systems incorporating photovoltaic and energy storage solutions.
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Alberta prioritizing U.S. data center needs, former deputy minister says
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Data Storage Converter Market Size to Surpass USD 4.98 Billion by 2032, Owing to Rising Digital Transformation and Demand for Scalable Data Infrastructure | SNS Insider
The article reports on the growth of the Data Storage Converter Market, which was valued at USD 2.1 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 4.98 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 10.11% from 2024 to 2032. The market expansion is driven by rising digital transformation and demand for scalable data infrastructure across multiple regions including North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. Major companies such as ADATA Technology, Apacer, Broadcom, and VMware are involved in this sector, and the market’s growth is linked to increasing data security standards, regulatory compliance, and technological investments in data management and storage solutions in these regions.
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As AI manufacturing grows, so does the tech's environmental damage
The article reports on the rapid growth of AI hardware manufacturing and its significant increase in electricity consumption, especially in East Asia, driven by new chipmaking facilities. It discusses the environmental impact, including increased reliance on fossil fuels, and highlights potential investments in renewable energy sources by major tech firms. The Greenpeace and IEA reports emphasize concerns over energy sustainability and environmental footprints associated with AI manufacturing and data centers.
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In case you missed it: Six big solar stories in the news this week
This summary highlights recent U.S. solar energy policy changes, investments, and market challenges.
- The Texas Senate passed a bill imposing permit restrictions, fees, and regulatory requirements on solar and wind projects.
- Apollo and Summit Ridge Energy launched a $400 million joint venture portfolio of solar assets in Illinois.
- Solar cells remain subject to existing import tariffs, clarifying government policy on trade measures.
- Sunnova, a residential solar company, plans to auction $17 million worth of energy storage equipment.
- Idaho Power grid’s largest solar installation supports a data center and includes community workforce scholarships.
- U.S. solar market experts expressed concerns beyond tariffs, including antidumping investigations and labor prevention acts.
The developments indicate ongoing regulatory, investment, and market dynamics shaping the U.S. solar sector.
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Radix IoT DCIM Platform Bolsters Global Datacenter Performance Levels
Radix IoT announced the launch of Mango DCIM, a data center infrastructure management platform designed to improve energy efficiency and sustainability in data centers. The platform offers real-time telemetry, global monitoring watchlists, AI workload latency support, and ESG reporting tools. Radix IoT aims to help data centers reduce energy consumption, optimize resources, and streamline environmental reporting, addressing concerns over the sector’s high electricity usage, projected to reach 6.7-12% of US electricity consumption by 2028.
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Texan piping company bags over $27M for projects in MENA and the Americas
Perma-Pipe International has secured multiple projects worth over $27 million in the Americas and Middle East/North Africa regions, utilizing its anti-corrosion and insulation technologies. The company opened a new UAE plant in Abu Dhabi, its largest outside North America, to meet increasing demand in the oil & gas sector. The projects include providing anticorrosion coating services in Canada and UAE, as well as double-containment and pre-insulated piping solutions in the US and Saudi Arabia.
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[Latest] Global Transformer Core Market Size/Share Worth USD 12.7 Billion by 2034 at a 3.1% CAGR: Custom Market Insights (Analysis, Outlook, Leaders, Report, Trends, Forecast, Segmentation, Growth, Growth Rate, Value)
Custom Market Insights reported that the global transformer core market size is poised to reach approximately USD 12.7 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 3.1% from USD 9.4 billion in 2024. The market is driven by technological advancements, including the use of amorphous metal alloys that reduce core losses by up to 80%. Stringent energy efficiency regulations have also catalyzed innovation in materials and production processes. Companies like Arteche, Ferroxcube, and Fuji Electric are key players in this segment, contributing to the modernization of power infrastructure.
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Green IT Services Market Size to Surpass USD 69.4 Billion by 2032, Owing to Rising Sustainability Initiatives and Demand for Energy-Efficient Infrastructure | SNS Insider
The Green IT Services Market was valued at USD 18.8 billion in 2023 and is estimated to reach USD 69.4 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 15.65% from 2024 to 2032. The U.S. market alone is expected to reach USD 20.2 billion by 2032, driven by sustainability practices and digital transformation within organizations. Key market players include IBM, Microsoft, and Cisco, highlighting the initiative urge for carbon neutrality and energy-efficient infrastructure.
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Shift to renewable energy runs into 'new era' of growth
The U.S. energy industry is witnessing a new era of growth due to a surge in electricity demand, primarily driven by the expansion of artificial intelligence and data centers. Industry experts have noted that this increased demand complicates the transition to renewable energy sources, particularly as the electrification of homes and businesses peaks. The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) has indicated that without significant infrastructure improvements, energy shortfalls may become a pressing issue, with over half of North America rated as high risk for shortages in the coming years.