A proposed data center spanning more than 1 million square feet in Westlake, Texas, has drawn opposition from residents and a neighboring Buddhist monastery who fear the facility will destroy the tranquility of their community.
The pushback comes as Texas officials step up oversight of new data centers across the state. On Monday, Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the Public Utility Commission and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas to audit all proposed data center grid connections before any construction began.
