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News ClipEl Paso Matters·El Paso County, TX

Podcast: How will El Paso Electric power Meta’s $10 billion El Paso data center?

Meta's $10 billion data center in El Paso, Texas, is under construction. El Paso Electric is building a $500 million natural gas power plant to power it, drawing public concern over pollution, water usage, and potential rate increases. The project has received tax breaks despite ongoing local opposition.

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El Paso Electric filings detail power plant impact behind Meta’s $10 billion data center

Meta is expanding its El Paso data center investment from $1.5 billion to $10 billion, prompting El Paso Electric to rapidly build a nearly $500 million gas-fired power plant for the facility. This project faces significant public opposition due to concerns about water usage, air pollution, and the extensive tax breaks granted to Meta. City officials are now holding community meetings to gather feedback on attracting future data centers.

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