News Clip3:29Deceleration·San Antonio, Bexar County, TX
San Antonio Data Centers Building Gas Plants Spark Environmental Concerns
AI data centers are driving a significant surge in gas-fired power plant construction in the San Antonio area, leading to concerns about increased pollution and strained utility resources. Vantage Data Centers plans to build facilities with numerous diesel backup generators and a gas-fired power plant in western Bexar County, sparking public hearings on environmental impact. CPS Energy reports an "astronomical" 27 GW in power requests from data centers compared to the region's existing 6 GW capacity.
7/8/2026