Surge in Demand: CenterPoint Energy Sees 700% Increase in AI Data Center Requests in Texas

In a remarkable turn of events, CenterPoint Energy, the primary electric utility provider for Houston and its surrounding areas, has reported an astonishing 700% surge in requests for electricity from artificial intelligence (AI) data centers throughout Texas. This substantial increase is not only a reflection of the growing trend toward AI technologies but also highlights the pressing infrastructure demands that come with the rapid expansion of this sector.

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