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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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Carrier Introduces QuantumLeap, a Comprehensive Suite of Innovative, Energy-Efficient Solutions for Data Center Thermal Management
US-based Carrier Global Corporation has introduced Carrier QuantumLeap™, a comprehensive suite of innovative energy-efficient solutions for data center thermal management. This new suite aims to address the growing demand for efficient cooling systems in data centers, which are projected to reach a $20 billion market by 2029. The QuantumLeap solutions include integrated cooling systems and advanced thermal management technology, focusing on optimizing energy use especially in light of increasing AI-driven data processing requirements.
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[Latest] Global Prime Power Generator Market Size/Share Worth USD 35.22 Billion by 2033 at a 8.13% CAGR: Custom Market Insights (Analysis, Outlook, Leaders, Report, Trends, Forecast, Segmentation, Growth, Growth Rate, Value)
US-based Custom Market Insights published a research report indicating that the global Prime Power Generator Market, valued at approximately USD 16.12 billion in 2023, is expected to reach around USD 35.22 billion by 2033, with a CAGR of 8.13% from 2024 to 2033. The growth is driven by increasing industrialization, unreliable electricity supply in remote areas, and a surge in demand for uninterrupted power supply in critical industries.
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Magma Power Unveils Groundbreaking 18th Global Patent…. A Breakthrough Technology Detecting Entry & Drilling Through a Magma Reservoir
US-based Magma Power LLC has unveiled a groundbreaking drilling method and system that enables the precise detection and controlled drilling through underground magma reservoirs. This revolutionary technology has led to the development of the world’s largest AI data center project, requiring 10 gigawatts of baseload power sourced directly from magma and estimated at $20 billion in costs.
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Texas A&M Launches SMR ‘Energy Proving Ground’ with Selection of Four Nuclear Firms
Texas A&M University System has unveiled four nuclear developers including Kairos Power, Terrestrial Energy, Natura Resources, and Aalo Atomics to explore building small modular reactors (SMRs) at the RELLIS campus in Texas. Dubbed “The Energy Proving Ground,” the project is part of a state-supported initiative expected to pave the way for advanced reactor deployment in Texas within five to seven years. The consortium is targeting a combined output of 10 MW to 1 GW and aims to be operational by the early to mid-2030s.
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Hut 8 Operations Update for January 2025
Miami-based Hut 8 Corp. announced infrastructure upgrades are near completion ahead of expected miner deliveries. The company is on track to energize its 205 MW Vega project in Q2 2025, as data center construction progresses rapidly. Hut 8 also highlighted its continued focus on optimizing returns and advanced AI data center development opportunities.
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Winning construction sectors under Trump
US-based contractors are expected to see a surge in data center construction, with projections indicating a growth forecast of 10% to 20% annually over the next five years. The energy demand for these centers is anticipated to triple within three years, consuming 12% of the national energy usage. Contractors are optimistic about future energy projects due to the push for fossil fuels and nuclear energy.
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https://iea.blob.core.windows.net/assets/38a95939-ae3f-4e6b-8b33-f203cc18e02d/Electricity2025.pdf
The IEA’s Electricity 2025 report forecasts strong growth in global electricity demand, driven by industrial production, air conditioning, and electrification. Renewables are set to meet most of the demand growth, with significant contributions from solar and wind. The report highlights the need for system flexibility and the role of coal and gas in providing it.
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Meta, Zelestra Sign 4 New Renewable Energy Deals, Expanding U.S. Solar Portfolio
US-based Meta and Zelestra have expanded their clean energy partnership by signing four new Environmental Attribute Purchase Agreements (EAPAs) in Texas, totaling 720 MWdc of solar projects. These projects will help power Meta’s data centers with 100% renewable energy and contribute to Zelestra’s growing U.S. renewable portfolio. Since April 2024, Meta and Zelestra have closed six EAPAs totaling 800 MWac, marking a significant increase in renewable energy investments.
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Five Things to Know About Power Supply to Data Centers
The U.S. is experiencing a surge in data center development amidst increasing demand for power, expected to reach up to 9% of U.S. electricity generation by 2030. Data centers are facing significant challenges in securing grid-supplied power due to lengthy interconnection processes, often taking up to four years. As a response, many data centers are exploring alternative power sourcing models including on-site generation and off-grid solutions. This shift aims to mitigate risks associated with grid dependence and to secure reliable power access for their operations.
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Enfinity Global élargit son portefeuille aux États-Unis avec 425 MW de stockage d'énergie par batteries au Texas, dont la construction devrait commencer en 2025
US-based Enfinity Global Inc has announced the expansion of its battery energy storage systems (BESS) portfolio with two new projects in Texas, totaling 425 MW of capacity. Construction is set to begin in 2025. Enfinity will invest over $7 billion and is expected to create more than 5,000 construction jobs in this sector in the coming years. The projects aim to stabilize the ERCOT grid and support renewable energy expansion, driven by the rising electricity demand from AI-operated data centers.