Everyone Relies on Data to Succeed
Data centers are essential across all industries. They are the backbone of the digital infrastructure on which our modern society and economy are built. Large enterprises, small businesses, startups, banks, municipalities, and schools all rely on data centers. Anything that takes place online “in the cloud” is powered by a data center. They enable remote work, online learning, connection with family and friends, telehealth, e-commerce, online government services, entertainment, social media, and the rapid distribution of news and information.
Data centers are essential across all industries. They are the backbone of the digital infrastructure on which our modern society and economy are built. Large enterprises, small businesses, startups, banks, municipalities, and schools all rely on data centers.
Anything that takes place online “in the cloud” is powered by a data center. They enable remote work, online learning, connection with family and friends, telehealth, e-commerce, online government services, entertainment, social media, and the rapid distribution of news and information.
What's Next
The Energy Forward Alliance recognizes the immense and growing need for power to support data centers. Participants are committed to working alongside CPS Energy and other data centers to identify innovative solutions.
Statewide Trends
Historically, Texas has sold basic products, such as food and energy, while purchasing more sophisticated manufactured goods. Now, Texas has become a center of research, advanced technology, and high value-added services that rely on data centers’ advanced information technology infrastructure.
San Antonio: An Emerging Data Center Market
San Antonio is a vibrant city, rich with culture, history, and hardworking people who bring their diverse experiences and knowledge to a variety of businesses and industries.
San Antonio is best characterized as a rapidly emerging data center market, with 24 facilities currently in place. If public policy and investment can keep pace, San Antonio should be well-positioned to realize its potential.
The Economic Impact of Data Centers in San Antonio
While data centers are large energy users, they also provide an economic engine by paying wages and benefits directly to local workforces, selling goods and services in both domestic and global markets, and paying considerable taxes supporting local and state services such as school districts, hospitals, and city governments.
Current Data Center Spending in San Antonio
24
Facilities
$101,236
Average annual compensation
Spent locally (primarily on wages and utilities)
$740.9 Million
Total Revenue
1,200
Full-time employees
$540.29 Million
Estimated direct annual local spending
Source: Economic Impact Study prepared by TXP, Inc., Summer 2024.
City Benefits: Present and Future
While data centers are large energy users, they also provide an economic engine by paying wages and benefits directly to local workforces, selling goods and services in both domestic and global markets, and paying considerable taxes supporting local and state services such as school districts, hospitals, and city governments.
Source: Economic Impact Study prepared by TXP, Inc., Summer 2024.
Source: Economic Impact Study prepared by TXP, Inc., Summer 2024.