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Data Center Signal is tracking 8 clips about NRG Energy data center developments across 1 states, including TX.

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News ClipFort Worth Star-Telegram·Glen Rose, Hood County, TX

Developer threatens to sue Hood County over data center. ‘This is why this is so huge’

Sailfish Investors principal partner Ryan Hughes warned that he would sue Hood County if commissioners reject or restrict the proposed Comanche Circle data center campus near Dinosaur Valley State Park. The project faces opposition from Protect the Paluxy Valley, while state directives require data centers to address water use and electric-grid impacts before proceeding.

opposition environmental government legal electricity water

10/13/2026

News ClipHankyoreh : English Edition·Encinal, La Salle County, TX

South Korea Requires 16% Return on US Investments for Principal Recovery

The Korean government needs a 16% return on its US$200 billion investment package in the US, primarily focused on energy infrastructure like the Encinal power plant in Texas. This investment is driven by the rapid increase in US electricity demand from AI data centers, especially in Texas. While the return target is challenging, experts believe it is achievable depending on the investment management structure and Korean corporate participation.

electricity government environmental opposition

9/14/2026

News ClipNBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth·Tolar, Hood County, TX

Hood County commissioners set to discuss proposed data center projects amid ongoing debate

Hood County Commissioners are set to discuss multiple proposed data center projects, including the controversial Comanche Circle development, amid significant community opposition. Residents have raised concerns about environmental impacts and infrastructure, leading to a recent legal ruling against developers and the rejection of a proposed moratorium by commissioners.

zoning opposition environmental announcement government legal electricity water moratorium

9/8/2026

News ClipThe Business Journals·TX

NRG Energy reveals details on $3.2 billion data center power project, its first in Texas$

NRG Energy has unveiled plans for a $3.2 billion power project in Texas, designed to supply data centers. This marks the company's inaugural data center power initiative within the state. The substantial investment indicates a significant new development in Texas's energy and data center infrastructure.

electricity announcement

8/5/2026

News ClipFort Worth Star-Telegram·Hood, Somervell County, TX

Residents claim victory after energy company withdraws power plant permit for data center

Residents fighting industrial development in Texas' Paluxy Valley celebrated a victory as NRG Energy withdrew its permit application for a gas power plant intended to fuel the proposed Comanche Circle data center complex. The nonprofit Protect the Paluxy Valley Inc. announced the withdrawal, crediting strong community opposition. While the power plant permit is withdrawn, the 2,100-acre Comanche Circle data center itself is still under consideration.

opposition environmental electricity government

6/23/2026

News ClipHouston Public Media·Harris County, TX

NRG Energy opens first new power plant in more than 10 years

NRG Energy has launched its first new power plant in over a decade in northwest Harris County, Texas. This natural gas facility, partly funded by the Texas Energy Fund, aims to enhance grid reliability. The project comes as Texas anticipates surging energy demand, partly due to a significant influx of new data centers.

electricity government

6/17/2026

News ClipHouston Public Media·TX

Texas energy regulators, industry leaders face power demand questions amid growth of data centers

Texas is facing a significant challenge as data centers are predicted to demand up to 24 gigawatts of power by 2031, equivalent to powering millions of homes. Regulators and industry leaders, including ERCOT and the Public Utility Commission of Texas, are grappling with how to incentivize economic growth from data centers while ensuring grid reliability and managing costs for consumers. The growth is also driving an increase in battery storage and solar installations, but uncertainty remains on how to adequately prepare the state's power infrastructure.

electricity

3/26/2026

News ClipE&E News by POLITICO·TX

Texas may overhaul power market to handle data center boom

Texas's top electricity regulator, Thomas Gleeson, announced that the state's power system is facing significant changes due to surging demand from data centers. The Public Utility Commission and ERCOT are considering overhauling how large users are charged for grid costs and how projects interconnect to the grid, aiming to balance affordability and reliability for all ratepayers.

electricity government

3/26/2026