News ClipNorthwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette·AR
AVAIO Digital Partners building $6 billion data center in central Arkansas
AVAIO Digital Partners is building a $6 billion data center in central Arkansas, which is projected to consume up to a gigawatt of power, equivalent to 750,000 homes. This development is raising concerns about Arkansas's energy grid, as the state already consumes more energy than it produces, primarily from natural gas. The author urges Congress to pass environmentally responsible permitting reform emphasizing green energy.
3/23/2026
