Aligned Data Centers Supports Governor Abbott’s Initiative for Responsible Data Center Development
Aligned Data Centers, a leading developer and operator of critical infrastructure, supports Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s directives to the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to ensure the highest standards surrounding data center development.
As Texas attracts rapid digital infrastructure investment, Aligned remains committed to helping the state accommodate growth while protecting grid reliability, conserving natural resources, and benefiting host communities.
“Texas is a global tech leader, and maintaining that requires responsible planning and investment in the infrastructure needed to support continued growth,” said Andrew Schaap, CEO of Aligned Data Centers. “We fully support Governor Abbott’s efforts to bring greater transparency to power and water usage, infrastructure funding, and community engagement. At Aligned, we believe growth and responsibility go hand in hand.”
Our Community-first Infrastructure Commitment
Building the future of computing infrastructure requires a foundation of trust. Aligned ensures local prosperity and environmental stewardship though five core pillars:
- Paying Our Share: We fund the power and grid infrastructure needed to serve our data centers, protecting existing ratepayers.
- Minimizing Water Usage and Preserving Land: We utilize a closed-loop system with air-cooled chillers that require zero water for operational cooling.
- Transparent Partnerships and Local Investment: We listen to local priorities and invest where support is needed most. From reforestation and food security to STEM education.
- A Quiet, Low-Impact Neighbor: Our campuses are designed to minimize noise and light, with acoustically treated equipment, property setbacks, quiet hours and shielded lighting.
- Driving Economic Growth and Career Pathways: We generate tax revenue for essential public services and heavily invest in local workforce training for skilled trades and engineering.
Responsible Development in Action
Aligned’s community-first approach is reflected in our developments, including those across Texas.
- Grid Resilience: Aligned is fully funding the dedicated electrical infrastructure required to serve our developing campuses, protecting local ratepayers from the associated costs while supporting the reliability of the regional grid.
- Economic Impact: Our projects anchor billions of dollars in regional investment and create thousands of construction and technology jobs.
Looking Forward
“Responsible development starts well before construction begins,” Schaap stated. “It starts with engaging local stakeholders on what a project will mean for the community. Developers should welcome transparency and create trust with the communities, utilities, and policymakers that make long-term investment possible.
Aligned looks forward to collaborating with state and local leaders, utilities, and community partners to uphold these standards and support Texas’ continued leadership in the technology economy.
