

Claire Howe
Energy and grid reporter for the Houston Chronicle specializing in Texas energy policy and grid developments, interviewed about power plants for AI data centers.
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Mar 24, 2026 • 50min
How Texas plans to power its AI data center boom
Ken Fountain, Fort Bend Star editor who covered a local judge’s trial, and Claire Howe, Houston Chronicle energy reporter focused on Texas grid and power plants. They discuss why developers choose West Texas and natural gas, how data center demand compares to a major city, the rush to build private power, and environmental and community concerns.


