Data Centers in Texas - Water Resources Impacts and Policy Recommendations Webinar

This webinar provides an overview of different technologies and systems employed on data center campuses, the impact of data centers on Texas’s water resources, and policy recommendations for managing the impact of this growing sector ahead of the upcoming Texas legislative session. The webinar will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. Registration is currently open.

Following the presentations, NCTCOG will lead a short roundtable session where participants can ask questions and engage with the speakers and other stakeholders on this important topic.    

Featured Speakers:

• Dr. Margaret Cook, Vice President Water & Community Resilience, Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC) and author of the whitepaper Thirsty Data and the Lone Star State: The Impact of Data Center Growth on Texas’ Water Supply
• Rachel Hames, Policy Director, Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance  

Who should attend: 
Stakeholders from local governments, economic development districts, water utilities, water districts, water authorities, stormwater, floodplain management, and other interested stakeholders.

Presentations and a recording will be posted following the event.