A new data center wants to set up shop in El Paso, but they’re planning to run on natural gas, which has locals worried about pollution and grid stability. It’s a classic tug-of-war between chasing tech-sector jobs and keeping our air clean and the lights on.
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This could bring in new tax revenue and tech jobs, but it might also hike up utility bills if the grid needs expensive upgrades to handle the extra load.
Tech companies and local government officials looking to boost the city's profile as a modern business hub.
Local residents who are worried about breathing dirtier air and dealing with potential power outages.
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Meta to deploy 366MW of modular gas units to power 1GW data center in El Paso, Texas Data Center Dynamics