Jacinto City could get a new AI data center
Residents in Jacinto City, Texas, are opposing a proposed AI data center by Rayden at the old Budweiser bottle plant. Concerns include water, noise, and energy usage, leading to a town hall meeting where the company co-owner is addressing residents' questions. The city manager plans to implement a bond to ensure the company's accountability.
Residents of Jacinto City, Texas, are actively pushing back against a proposed AI data center planned for the former Budweiser bottle plant on Fidelity Street. The project, put forth by a company named Rayden, is a subject of significant community concern.
The primary worries among residents center on the facility's potential environmental impact, specifically its water consumption, noise levels, and energy usage. Rayden co-owner Jason Green has addressed the water concerns, stating that the facility intends to use approximately 200,000 gallons of water initially, followed by a closed-loop cooling system, akin to a car radiator, that he claims will not evaporate water. He is scheduled to answer these and other questions directly from residents at a town hall meeting.
The city manager of Jacinto City is involved in the oversight of this project, noting that development could begin as early as October, although the project is not yet finalized. To ensure accountability, the city manager indicated plans to put a bond in place for the company.