June 2, 2026
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Ride-Through Becomes the New Phase I Discipline for Texas Sites
Jigar Shah and Synergy's John Dinsdale both confirm power availability has overtaken every other site-selection variable.
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Jigar Shah
Jigar Shah is the Director of the Loan Programs Office at the U.S. Department of Energy, which administers federal financing for energy infrastructure projects including data centers in Texas.
Referenced in 3 briefingsLast referenced: June 2, 2026
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