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Chicago, IL is a major U.S. metropolitan area located outside of Texas that has influenced regional energy policy discussions relevant to Texas datacenters through interstate power grid coordination via the Eastern Interconnection.
March 14, 2026
Texas Captures 30% of AI Power Demand Before the Rules Are WrittenNTT Global Data Centers secured 115 MW of new U.S. capacity commitments across Gainesville (Virginia), Chicago, and Sacramento as part of a $10 billion investment plan through 2027.
February 21, 2026
6.5 GW Building, No Water Plan, No Local ConsentThe GW Ranch project in West Texas will generate its own power via natural gas and solar across 8,000 acres, consuming more electricity than Chicago.
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ERCOT
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Meta
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Oracle
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OpenAI
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Mustang Creek, TX
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Rick Perry
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Intersect Power
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