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HARC

HARC (Houston Advanced Research Center) operates as a nonprofit research organization based in Texas that conducts studies on energy systems, environmental policy, and sustainability issues relevant to the state's infrastructure and development.

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April 15, 2026

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Build Your Own Power Plant or Lose Your Place in Line

HARC's new report finds Texas data centers consumed about 25 billion gallons annually as of September 2025, just 0.4% of statewide use, but demand could surge to between 29 billion and 161 billion gallons by 2030 depending on cooling technology choices.

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