Houston Advanced Research Center releases Texas data center air quality report

Who's involved

• Houston Advanced Research Centerpublished air quality report
• Carlos Gamarravice president for energy, air and IT for HARC

The facts

• At least 288 data center projects are planned across Texas.^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources
• Between 2002 and 2024, Texas cut major air pollutants while population grew millions and economy doubled.^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources
• Report models nitrogen oxide emissions could rise 35% by 2031 under a net-zero scenario with renewables.^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources
• Under scenario with on-site natural gas power, nitrogen oxide emissions could increase nearly 400% by 2031.^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources
• Report found industry's air quality impact depends heavily on how data centers are powered.^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

• Carlos Gamarra, HARC Significant increase in pollutant emissions needs addressing or could have strong implications for population and environment.^{1 2 3}
• Carlos Gamarra, HARC Treat data centers as industrial facilities and hold them to same emissions standards as other industries.^{1 2 3}
• HARC report researchers Not too late to stop adverse outcome; choose cleaner power options and implement regulation.^{1 2 3}