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Despite moratorium calls, Fort Worth OKs massive data center plan
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Fusion42 · 29 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Fort Worth city officials approved a $10 billion data center plan by Black Mountain Power despite previous city council calls for a moratorium on data center developments due to environmental and power grid concerns. The approved plan reduces building size and increases buffer zones, aligning with regulatory and community concerns amid Texas' ongoing data center regulation and growth.
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Fort Worth's approval despite moratorium pressure shows data center founders can navigate local regulatory pushback by adapting site plans and offering larger buffers. You can move now to engage with local councils where environmental and power grid concerns are rising.
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