HOUSTON-AREA RESIDENTS EMBRACE AI BUT REMAIN WARY OF DATA CENTER EXPANSION, NEW UH SURVEY FINDS

Written By Glen Lyons

“While a vast majority of Houston-area residents (85%) utilize AI, nearly 63% oppose the construction of data centers within one mile of their homes due to overwhelming concerns regarding power grid reliability and energy demand.” CRE is one tool that can help. Making it easier to build off-grid power systems can reduce residents’ grid reliability and demand worries.

https://www.uh.edu/news-events/stories/2026/may/05182026-space-city-panel-data-centers.php

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