March 14, 2026
Texas Captures 30% of AI Power Demand Before the Rules Are WrittenCEO Rhett Bennett told a March 12 town hall the facility will draw 100% grid power, but wouldn't quantify water consumption beyond describing a "closed-loop circuit."
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March 13, 2026
Virginia's Tax Crack-Up Hands Texas a $73 Billion Recruiting PitchCEO Rhett Bennett hosted a town hall, but residents from Forest Hill and Echo Heights want the site relocated entirely.
February 19, 2026
Water, Not Power, Will Decide Who Wins the Texas Data Center RaceIn Fort Worth, Black Mountain Power's 430-acre project cleared zoning unanimously, yet CEO Rhett Bennett couldn't specify water consumption figures, and nearby Weston Gardens president Jackson Weston raised alarm about potential groundwater depletion.
February 13, 2026
Capital Keeps Pouring In. Communities Are Closing the Gate.Black Mountain CEO Rhett Bennett told Fort Worth council the project will rely on both well water and municipal supply; environmental justice advocate Letitia Wilbourn criticized the company for failing to engage neighboring communities.
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