Meta commits to Texas data center standards: Abbott
Meta has committed to following new Texas state guidelines for data centers, as directed by Governor Greg Abbott, for its planned facility in northeast El Paso. These guidelines aim to ensure data centers cover their own electricity and water costs, reduce energy consumption, and avoid taxpayer-funded incentives. Meta affirmed it would adhere to these standards.
Meta has publicly committed to adhering to new Texas state guidelines for data centers, as announced by Governor Greg Abbott. The company plans to construct a data center facility in northeast El Paso.
Governor Abbott had previously directed the Public Utility Commission of Texas and ERCOT to establish standards that prevent the costs associated with data centers from being passed on to Texas residents. These new guidelines mandate that data centers be responsible for their own electricity and water expenses, implement measures to reduce electricity consumption, and avoid reliance on taxpayer-funded incentives. Additionally, the guidelines require data centers to disclose project ownership and controlling interests.
Meta stated it would comply with these directives, confirming its intent to cover its own energy and water costs and to publish relevant information as required.