Environmental experts say Texas data centers come with uncertainty
News ClipFOX 7 Austin·Midlothian, Ellis County, TX·1/10/2026
The story discusses the uncertainty surrounding the rapid growth of data centers in Texas, particularly the potential strain they could place on the state's power grid. Experts raise concerns about whether the grid will be able to meet the increasing demand from new AI and crypto data centers, as well as the potential for some proposed data centers to not materialize, which could create issues for investment decisions.
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The main switchyard at a Midlothian power plant. The federal government is sending Texas more than $60 million to strengthen the state’s power grid. Credit: Shelby Tauber for The Texas Tribune Texas is home to approximately 400 data centers — some currently operational, others still under co