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Data centers use lots of water and power, but Texas officials don’t know exactly how much
Data centers in Texas are increasing due to developer proposals, raising concerns about their impact on the state's power grid and potential contributions to drought conditions. Texas officials lack precise data on the water and power consumption of these facilities.
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