May 5, 2026
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Seven Hyperscalers Sign On: Self-Funded Power Is the New Permit Price
California's Imperial Valley proposal would draw 750,000 gallons daily, with litigation already underway.
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Imperial Valley, CA
The Imperial Valley is located in California, not Texas, and therefore is outside the scope of Texas datacenter infrastructure, energy, or policy.
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April 29, 2026
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2,600 GW Stuck in Queue. The Winners Build Their Own Power.
A proposed 330 MW facility near Imperial Valley, California would consume 750,000 gallons daily and already faces litigation; a US Water Alliance poll this month found 54 percent of respondents extremely or very concerned about datacenter water effects.
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