EdgeConneX has expressed strong support for Texas Governor Greg Abbott's efforts to advance greater transparency, infrastructure planning, and local community safeguards around data center development across the state. The company reiterated its commitment to ratepayer protection, resource stewardship, and local community partnership as Texas moves to verify data center projects before they connect to the grid.
EdgeConneX supports Governor Abbott's data center development framework.
Committed to ratepayer protection and responsible resource management.
Developing new technology campus in Bastrop County, Texas.
Uses air-cooled or closed-loop systems to minimize water consumption.
Creating local jobs and STEM/AI literacy programs for 50,000+ Texas students.
Engages directly with local communities through transparent dialogue.
EdgeConneX has made substantial, long-term investments in Texas, including the development of a new technology campus in Bastrop County near Austin, Texas. The company's approach prioritizes scalable, high-density facilities designed to meet the needs of customers while minimizing impacts on local infrastructure and resources. Governor Abbott's emphasis on reviewing power use, water and resource consumption, and local community considerations reflects the same priorities that guide EdgeConneX development practices.
Core elements of the EdgeConneX operating philosophy include funding project-related energy and infrastructure costs so that residential ratepayers are not burdened by data center development; minimizing water consumption by utilizing air-cooled or closed-loop systems at the majority of its data centers while advancing water stewardship through measurable conservation initiatives; creating high quality and permanent local jobs and promoting local workforce development through jobs skills development programs; engaging directly with local communities through transparent dialogue; and delivering critical digital infrastructure that strengthens Texas' position as a leader in the digital economy.
"Texas continues to set the pace for American innovation and economic opportunity," said Randy Brouckman, Co-Founder and CEO of EdgeConneX. "We welcome Governor Abbott's focus on ensuring data center growth strengthens, not strains, the communities and energy systems that make Texas successful. Responsible development means protecting ratepayers, managing resources wisely, and partnering openly with local leaders. EdgeConneX is committed to operating by those principles and looks forward to collaborating with the Governor, Lt. Governor, Texas Legislature, PUCT, ERCOT, other state agencies, utilities, and local communities to help define clear, practical standards for the industry."
About EdgeConneX
Backed by EQT Infrastructure, part of the global investment organization EQT, EdgeConneX provides a full range of sustainable digital infrastructure solutions worldwide. We work closely with our customers to offer choices in location, scale, and type of facility, from Build-to-Suit to Build-to-Density. EdgeConneX is a global leader in anytime, anywhere, and any scale digital infrastructure services for a diverse portfolio of industries, including Cloud, AI, Content, and Networks. With a mission predicated on taking care of our customers, our people, and our planet, EdgeConneX strives to Empower Your Edge.
