Understanding the Crisis
Two major crises. One solution — everyday Texans like you calling and emailing our legislators.
The Power Grid Crisis
ERCOT is at a breaking point
ERCOT is currently tracking an unprecedented 238.6 GW of "Large Load" requests — nearly triple our current state peak. Data centers are not just businesses; they are industrial power plants that don't produce power — they only consume it.
Each large data center campus can consume 100-500+ MW of electricity — equivalent to powering 75,000 to 375,000 homes. Texas already experienced catastrophic grid failures during Winter Storm Uri. Adding this massive new demand without proportional generation capacity puts every Texan at risk.
Corporations receive massive tax abatements and incentives while local communities bear the burden of strained infrastructure, higher utility rates, and grid instability.
The Water Crisis
Thirsty servers vs. Texas farms
In a state where water is our most precious resource, data centers are the newest "silent" thirsty giants. A single facility can use 3 to 5 million gallons of water every day for cooling — with zero transparency.
Many of these facilities are being built in rural areas where groundwater is already scarce and agricultural communities depend on every drop. Local water districts often lack the authority or information to properly assess the long-term impact on aquifers.
Texas farmers and ranchers are being forced to compete with billion-dollar tech companies for the same finite water resources. Without immediate legislative action, rural water supplies face permanent depletion.
By The Numbers
Large Load requests tracked by ERCOT
Gallons of water used daily per facility
Average cost per data center campus
Operating & planned data centers in TX
Take Action Now
Your voice matters. Contact your legislators today and demand accountability for Texas's resources.