Why Fort Worth is a Hub for Sustainable Data Centres

As Texas becomes a hotspot for data centre development, major technology players are driving innovation in Fort Worth, cementing the city a vital centre for technological progress.
- Google
- Meta
- QTS Data Centers
- Compass Datacenters
- STACK Infrastructure
Why Texas is attracting data centres
Texas is quickly becoming a leader in the data centre industry, driven by a combination of lower living costs, reduced real estate prices, attractive tax incentives and fewer restrictions for businesses.
The state’s affordable electricity also makes it a desirable destination for operators seeking to reduce power expenses.
Today, Texas ranks as the second-largest data centre market in the US, following Northern Virginia.
The city of Dallas is emerging as a central player in this trend thanks to its strategic location, competitive energy costs and supportive business climate.
The area boasts an extensive fibre network and faces relatively low risks of natural disasters, enhancing its appeal to technology companies.
Dallas has seen rapid growth in hyperscale facilities, which are designed to meet the needs of large enterprises and cloud service providers.
The market’s ability to deliver scalable solutions and diverse connectivity options further strengthens its position as a data centre powerhouse.
These favourable conditions have created a competitive environment for operators eager to capitalise on the tax revenues and job opportunities that these facilities bring to local communities.
However, the energy demands of data centres remain a challenge as they consume significant amounts of power and water to maintain and cool servers.
A study by The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has estimated that data centre power demand across the US could nearly triple within the next three years — and even consume as much as 12% of the country’s electricity.
Balancing AI demands and sustainability goals
The explosive growth of artificial intelligence (AI) is adding pressure to the data centre sector.
AI requires immense computational power and data centres are vital for supporting its development.
However, the energy-intensive nature of these facilities means companies must address their environmental impact.
Texas is taking steps to balance these challenges with its renewable energy ambitions.
Many tech firms are investing in wind and solar power to meet sustainability targets, contributing to the broader development of renewable energy across the US.
The federal government is also stepping in to manage the energy implications of AI’s rapid expansion.
President Joe Biden signed an executive order aimed at supporting the growth of AI-ready data centres while addressing energy efficiency.
Under this order, the Departments of Defence and Energy will identify at least three locations where private companies can build advanced AI data centres.
The agencies will then invite private-sector bids to develop facilities that enhance national competitiveness while prioritising clean energy and AI safety.
Biden explained that the order would “accelerate the speed at which we build the next generation of AI infrastructure here in America, in a way that enhances economic competitiveness, national security, AI safety and clean energy".
What’s next under Trump’s return to office?
As the political landscape in the US shifts with Donald Trump’s return to presidency, questions arise about how his administration will influence data centre policies.
In the wake of new US President Donald Trump’s inauguration, it remains to be seen how the White House will now approach data centre transformation.
President Trump has already been vocal about US data centre growth in the run up to his return to office, having agreed to a US$20bn data centre deal at the start of the year with DAMAC Properties to build new data centres across the country.
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