Major data center users such as Amazon and Facebook parent Meta are increasingly turning to energy sources other than traditional power grids as escalating nationwide development of data centers raises concerns about electricity use.
Data center developers shift energy use under pressure in states including Texas
Amazon, Meta among firms planning alternatives for power consumption
By Lou Hirsh
CoStar NewsAugust 11, 2026 | 10:59 P.M.
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