Maps highlight 140 planned data centers in Texas

An analysis by Cleanview, a software platform visualizing clean energy data, reveals that Texas has 140 planned data center projects, which would add an extraordinary 75,089 MW of capacity to the state's existing 3,789 MW from 84 operating data centers. This projected growth is poised to make Texas the nation's leading data center market by 2030, potentially surpassing Northern Virginia, according to a Bloomberg Energy 2026 Data Center Power report. The unprecedented scale of development, with some campuses expected to exceed gigawatt capacity, is driven by factors such as abundant energy resources, available land, and a business-friendly environment. However, this expansion is generating significant concerns among opponents, local residents, and some state and local lawmakers. They argue that the planned data centers could severely strain Texas's energy capacity and water resources, leading to unintended negative consequences. The article lists major existing data centers like IREN Childress (750 MW), Core Scientific (Denton, 391 MW), and CyrusOne DFW (Dallas, 90 MW), as well as significant planned projects including GW Ranch (Pecos County, 7,650 MW), Nexus Data Centers Hubbard (Hill, 7,200 MW), and Microsoft Pecos Data Center (Reeves County, 2,500 MW). These developments have intensified calls for the Texas State Legislature and local governments to consider imposing restrictions to manage this rapid growth and its potential impacts.