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West Texas is a major hub for data center development due to its abundant wind power generation capacity and relatively low electricity costs.

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May 23, 2026

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31.7 GW Under Construction. Five-Year Power Timelines Decide Who Builds It.

Texas now owns the top three US growth tiers: Dallas, Austin-San Antonio, and West Texas.

May 21, 2026

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Dallas, Austin, West Texas Sweep the Global Top Three

Cushman & Wakefield's latest global ranking puts Dallas first, Austin-San Antonio second, and West Texas third, with West Texas alone carrying 2.9 GW under construction, more than the entire EMEA region's 2.7 GW combined.

February 20, 2026

Big Tech's Grid Bypass Meets a 14-State Backlash

Cleanview has identified 47 off-grid datacenter projects nationwide, with GW Ranch in West Texas consuming 8,000 acres and more electricity than Chicago via on-site gas and solar.

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