Texas has electricity and water bills below the national average — but they’re rising faster than inflation for one key reason that won’t surprise anyone
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Data center buildout is now visibly moving retail power and water prices in Texas—AI infra is no longer just a cloud line item, it’s a local utility driver. If you’re siting compute in ‘cheap’ regions, add community price pressure and regulatory backlash to your 3–5 year risk model.
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