Texas Powers Up for Data Center Boom

Texas is racing to power its exploding data center boom, with over 240 new centers planned by 2030—some demanding enough electricity to light entire cities. To meet the surge, a massive 570-megawatt natural gas plant is under construction in Sherman, set to launch in 2028 and power half a million homes. Backed by state funding, this is a critical move to stabilize the grid as tech demand soars, with one Amarillo project alone potentially needing 11,000 megawatts. The state’s investing now to ensure lights stay on for both homes and high-tech hubs. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/244131a0ceff7b87