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Report: San Antonio data centers will use enough energy to power 3 million homes
By Stephanie Koithan at San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· July 13, 2026
· 1 min read
A total of 68 data centers are currently operating or in the planning stage within a 50-mile radius of San Antonio , according to a database recently collated by the Texas Tribune. More than half of the San Antonio-area facilities listed in the database haven’t reported the amount of energy they r...
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Why this matters in The San Antonio
The significant energy demands of San Antonio's data centers raise concerns about the strain on the local power grid and the potential impact on residential and commercial energy costs. As the city continues to grow and attract new businesses, the increased energy consumption will likely exacerbate existing issues with heat and drought. The fact that more than half of the area's data centers have not reported their energy requirements makes it difficult to assess the full scope of the problem. This lack of transparency also underscores the need for local authorities to develop strategies for managing energy distribution and promoting sustainable practices among these facilities. The city's residents and businesses will be watching closely to see how officials balance the economic benefits of hosting data centers with the need to ensure a reliable and affordable energy supply for the community.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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