Data Center Guidelines
Summary
El Paso is asking for public input on new rules for data centers. These massive tech facilities could significantly impact the city's growth and development, so your voice matters!
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 0
Impact analysis
Think about how these data centers could affect our local economy and jobs.
Tech companies building these centers and potentially the city through new jobs and revenue.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (8)
El Paso County asks Abbott to address 'rapid growth' of data centers in Texas
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The El Paso County Commissioners Court approved on Monday, Aug. 17 sending a letter and a formal resolution to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott addressing the "rapid growth of data centers" in Texas. Commissioners Court is also request...
Will Meta's new Texas commitments apply in El Paso? State Senator wants answers
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — State Sen. César Blanco is asking Meta to clarify how new Texas guidelines for large-scale data centers will apply to the company’s more than $10 billion project in El Paso. In a letter sent on Tuesday, Aug. 11, to Meta Public...
Meta-Abbott agreement on data center guidelines appears to have no effect on El Paso plans
Meta-Abbott agreement on data center guidelines appears to have no effect on El Paso plans El Paso Matters
Gov. Abbott says Meta will follow standards Texas establishes for data centers
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - Republican Governor Greg Abbott announced Monday, August 10, that Meta has agreed to follow Texas data center rules. In a news release, Abbott stated that the giant tech company will comply with the new "statewide standards" t...
Abbott vows data center legislation, would not endorse in District 23 race during El Paso visit
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Governor Greg Abbott’s visit to far West Texas came with a pledge to back legislation creating “guidelines” and “guardrails” for data centers. Abbott was in Socorro, Texas, on Wednesday, Aug. 5, advocating for new legislation...
El Paso City Council unanimously approves guide to review future data center proposals
El Paso City Council unanimously approves guide to review future data center proposals KFOX
Emails: Meta reluctant on El Paso community benefit agreement
Meta has expressed reluctance to the idea of a Community Benefit Agreement (CBA) with El Paso, despite the City Council's unanimous vote in favor of the agreement, which would provide environmental protections, ratepayer safeguards, and other benefit...
El Paso City Council to develop guidelines for future data centers
El Paso City Council to develop guidelines for future data centers KVIA
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