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Oracle touts Project Jupiter benefits during tour as wrangling over power continues
News ClipSanta Fe New Mexican·Santa Teresa, Doña Ana County, NM

Oracle touts Project Jupiter benefits during tour as wrangling over power continues

Oracle promoted Project Jupiter’s economic benefits during a media tour in Santa Teresa while the project’s air-quality permitting process faced another delay. Regulators and environmental advocates are scrutinizing emissions from the proposed natural-gas fuel-cell microgrid, while Oracle negotiates backup power arrangements with El Paso Electric that have raised concerns among county commissioners and residents.

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Oracle
10/16/2026
Oracle's renewable energy plan raises questions over Project Jupiter emissions, local benefits
News ClipOrgan Mountain News·Santa Teresa, Doña Ana County, NM

Oracle's renewable energy plan raises questions over Project Jupiter emissions, local benefits

Oracle told Doña Ana County commissioners that its planned 2 gigawatts of carbon-free electricity may be generated anywhere in New Mexico and would not necessarily directly power Project Jupiter near Santa Teresa. Commissioners questioned whether the plan would reduce the data center’s projected emissions or provide sufficient local economic and infrastructure benefits, while also objecting to a proposed limited connection to El Paso Electric.

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Oracle
10/14/2026
New Mexico and El Paso Spent Millions on Climate Plans. Three New Data Centers Could Undo Them.
News ClipProPublica·El Paso, Doña Ana County, NM

New Mexico and El Paso Spent Millions on Climate Plans. Three New Data Centers Could Undo Them.

Three large data center projects near El Paso, including Oracle’s Project Jupiter in Doña Ana County, Meta’s facility in El Paso and a proposed Fort Bliss project, could significantly increase greenhouse gas emissions and electricity demand. Critics say the projects were not accounted for in regional climate plans, while officials and regulators face legal challenges, permitting decisions and growing pressure to address water, pollution and grid impacts.

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OracleMeta
10/14/2026
El Paso and New Mexico set ambitious climate goals. Their plans didn’t account for massive new data centers
News ClipEl Paso Matters·El Paso County, TX

El Paso and New Mexico set ambitious climate goals. Their plans didn’t account for massive new data centers

Large data center projects being built or planned around El Paso, Texas, and southern New Mexico could generate up to 10 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually, undermining regional climate goals. Project Jupiter and Meta’s facilities face legal, environmental and utility-related hurdles, while officials and residents are increasingly questioning their emissions, water use and electricity demands.

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OracleMeta
10/14/2026
City Council authorizes negotiations to protect ratepayers from Meta data center energy facility
News Clip0:49KVIA ABC-7·El Paso County, TX

City Council authorizes negotiations to protect ratepayers from Meta data center energy facility

El Paso City Council authorized attorneys to continue negotiating protections so city electric customers do not pay for infrastructure needed to power Meta's planned data center in northeast El Paso. El Paso Electric wants to build the McCloud natural gas facility next to the data center, while administrative judges recommended approval only if ratepayers are protected from the costs.

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Meta
10/1/2026
Judges recommend approval of power plant for data center
News Clip0:52KTSM 9 NEWS·El Paso, El Paso County, TX

Judges recommend approval of power plant for data center

Texas administrative judges have recommended approval for El Paso Electric's proposed $551.8 million power plant, which is intended to support a Meta data center. The recommendation comes with a condition that the cost should not burden ratepayers. This decision is a significant step forward for the power plant project.

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Meta
9/25/2026
El Paso Electric only considered gas to power $10 billion Meta data center
News Clipelpasoinc.com·El Paso, El Paso County, TX

El Paso Electric only considered gas to power $10 billion Meta data center

Administrative law judges have released a proposed decision regarding El Paso Electric's application to build a natural gas plant to power Meta's $10 billion data center in El Paso, Texas. The judges recommended conditional approval, or denial, citing El Paso Electric's failure to consider alternatives or issue RFPs. The ultimate decision rests with the Public Utilities Commission of Texas, while local opposition continues to raise environmental and rate concerns.

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Meta
9/25/2026
Judges give proposed EPE power plant for Meta data center support, with conditions
News ClipKTSM 9 News·El Paso, El Paso County, TX

Judges give proposed EPE power plant for Meta data center support, with conditions

Texas administrative judges have conditionally supported El Paso Electric's proposed $551.8 million power plant, which is intended to power Meta's data center in El Paso. They recommended approval only if El Paso Electric protects ratepayers from the project's costs. The Public Utility Commission of Texas will make the final decision, with opposition from the city and residents.

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Meta
9/25/2026
Oracle says Project Jupiter remains on track despite power supply concerns
News ClipEl Paso Matters·Santa Teresa, Doña Ana County, NM

Oracle says Project Jupiter remains on track despite power supply concerns

Oracle's Project Jupiter data center in New Mexico faces potential delays due to power supply issues, including unapproved air permits for its fuel-cell plant and rejections for a natural gas pipeline. Oracle issued a force majeure notice to its developer, Stack Infrastructure, but states the project remains on schedule. Separately, administrative judges recommended denying a power plant for Meta's data center in El Paso, Texas, unless Meta covers all costs.

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OracleMeta
9/24/2026
Oracle says Project Jupiter could turn to grid power if air permit falls through
News ClipOrgan Mountain News·Las Cruces, Doña Ana County, NM

Oracle says Project Jupiter could turn to grid power if air permit falls through

Oracle informed Doña Ana County commissioners that its Project Jupiter data center may need to connect to the existing power grid if its planned on-site fuel-cell system fails to secure an air quality permit. This potential change could require amendments to the project's existing agreements. The company emphasized its commitment to the off-grid plan while detailing the fuel cell's environmental benefits and progress on construction and employment.

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Oracle
9/9/2026
Meta Commits to Texas Data Center Standards
News Clip1:33KVIA ABC-7·El Paso County, TX

Meta Commits to Texas Data Center Standards

Meta has committed to new state standards regarding data center electricity costs in Texas, following Governor Abbott's directive. However, El Paso residents and a local organizer remain concerned that existing agreements, particularly with Wurlwide and El Paso Electric, do not fully protect them from potential cost burdens or grid impacts, advocating for amendments.

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Meta
8/13/2026
BlackRock takes majority ownership of Meta’s massive El Paso data center. Here’s what to know.
News ClipEl Paso Matters·El Paso, El Paso County, TX

BlackRock takes majority ownership of Meta’s massive El Paso data center. Here’s what to know.

BlackRock has acquired majority ownership (80%) of Meta's massive data center project in El Paso through a joint venture, with Meta retaining 20% and renting the facility. The City of El Paso's attorney's office has stated that this transaction does not appear to breach Meta's existing tax break agreement. Meanwhile, the Public Utility Commission of Texas is currently reviewing a controversial proposal for El Paso Electric to build a dedicated power plant for the data center, with PUC staffers recommending denial.

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Meta
8/9/2026
Heinrich proposes legislation to make data centers pay for grid infrastructure
News ClipSanta Fe New Mexican·Las Cruces, Doña Ana County, NM

Heinrich proposes legislation to make data centers pay for grid infrastructure$

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich introduced the GRID Savings Act to make hyperscale data centers pay for grid upgrades, aiming to prevent utility customers from bearing these costs. The proposed legislation comes amid ongoing regulatory hurdles and opposition for Project Jupiter, a massive AI data center in Doña Ana County, which faces issues with air quality permits, a natural gas pipeline, and a lawsuit over transparency.

electricityenvironmentalgovernmentlegalopposition
8/4/2026
City of El Paso requests state officials to extend data center ratepayer protections to El Paso
News Clip0:47KVIA ABC-7·El Paso, El Paso County, TX

City of El Paso requests state officials to extend data center ratepayer protections to El Paso

The City of El Paso is requesting state officials, specifically the Public Utility Commission of Texas, to extend ratepayer protections against increased electricity costs from data centers to its region. This request comes as Meta's data center construction ramps up, and El Paso's unique position off the main Texas grid raises questions about state policy applicability. The city is also opposing efforts by El Paso Electric.

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Meta
8/1/2026
White House Pledge: AI Data Centers Agree To Fund Their Own Power, Not Ratepayers
News ClipDallas Express·TX

White House Pledge: AI Data Centers Agree To Fund Their Own Power, Not Ratepayers

The White House has expanded its Ratepayer Protection Pledge, requiring AI data centers and developers to fund their own power generation and grid upgrades to prevent costs from being shifted to residential customers. This voluntary initiative now covers approximately 80% of U.S. electricity delivered. Texas has also implemented parallel state-level directives to ensure data centers cover their infrastructure costs.

electricitygovernment
7/23/2026
El Paso adopts tougher rules for future data center developments
News ClipEl Paso Matters·El Paso County, TX

El Paso adopts tougher rules for future data center developments

The El Paso City Council unanimously approved a new data center policy framework, making it significantly more challenging for future data center developments within city limits. These new rules eliminate tax breaks, require special permits with public council votes, and mandate specific distances from residential areas. The policies, driven by public discontent and environmental concerns, do not affect Meta's ongoing construction or projects outside city boundaries.

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Meta
7/20/2026
Hearings begin on El Paso Electric’s proposed power plant for Meta data center
News Clip0:34KVIA ABC-7·El Paso County, TX

Hearings begin on El Paso Electric’s proposed power plant for Meta data center

Hearings have commenced on El Paso Electric's proposal for a natural gas power plant in Northeast El Paso, Texas, which is intended to support a Meta data center. The City of El Paso is actively opposing the nearly $500 million plant, which El Paso Electric claims will not affect ratepayers. The State Office of Administrative Hearings will oversee testimony for two days.

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Meta
7/12/2026
News ClipEl Paso Times·El Paso, El Paso County, TX

Gov. Greg Abbott doubles down on limitations on Texas data centers

Governor Greg Abbott has reversed his stance on AI data center expansion in Texas, now calling for new limits, including prohibiting them from rural areas. This comes amidst strong public opposition to data center construction and specific challenges to El Paso Electric's plan to build a new power plant for Meta's expanding data center complex in El Paso. Abbott's proposals include demands for data centers to generate their own power, pay for infrastructure, and reuse water.

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GoogleMeta
7/3/2026