San Antonio weighs new building code rules for data centers
News Clip1:17News 4 (WOAI) San Antonio·San Antonio, Bexar County, TX·9/4/2026
San Antonio is currently evaluating new building code regulations for data centers. This move comes amidst significant local opposition, with residents expressing concerns about noise pollution and the substantial electricity consumption of these facilities.
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Data centers filled with computer servers are popping up across the country, including around San Antonio. But there is plenty of pushback. Some residents do not want them built close to their homes, while others are concerned about noise and how much power the facilities use.