The Data Center Next Door
KPRC 2 is investigating the rapid expansion of data centers across Texas and their impact on electricity bills, the power grid, and water usage. The report highlights concerns from residents in Brazoria County who were reportedly not informed about a data center being built near their home. The channel is seeking answers from the data center company, local county officials, and state lawmakers.
KPRC 2 is undertaking an investigation into the burgeoning data center industry in Texas, focusing on its rapid expansion and the implications for local residents and infrastructure. The report, led by ENUUGH Reporter Amy Davis, aims to clarify the facts surrounding data center development, separating them from public speculation.
The investigation highlights critical concerns, including the potential impact on electricity bills, strain on the state's power grid, and significant water usage. A key focus is on families, such as the Burnetts in Brazoria County, who express dismay over a data center being constructed just 600 feet from their property, alleging they were not informed about the development. The report implies a lack of transparency and communication from developers to affected communities.
In pursuit of "real answers, not spin," KPRC 2 has engaged with the unnamed data center company involved, the Brazoria County Judge, Governor Greg Abbott, and all 181 Texas lawmakers. The channel is soliciting questions from the public to address them within their ongoing coverage of the issue, underscoring the widespread interest and concern across the state.