Data centers, clean energy are hot topics at annual EarthX conference
News ClipKERA News·Dallas, Dallas County, TX·4/22/2026
The annual EarthX conference in Dallas focused on the significant energy demands of data centers in Texas, projected to be a top market. Discussions centered on the need for diverse energy sources, including nuclear, to power data center growth and support AI development, alongside considering AI's potential environmental benefits. State officials and industry leaders emphasized balancing energy supply with rapid demand increase.
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Gov: Texas Railroad Commission, Governor Greg Abbott
The 15th annual EarthX conference in Dallas brought together climate advocates and leaders to discuss environmental issues, with a major focus on data centers and their energy consumption in Texas. The state is poised to become a leading market for data centers, which speakers noted will require substantial new energy sources.
Bill Thomas, Chief Energy Officer for CleanArc Data Centers, stated that nuclear generation will be a part of the future solution to power data centers and support the