NRG TOLAR
POWER GENERATION FOR TEXAS
NRG Energy is a leading energy company, driven by our people and our commitment to a smarter and more connected future. We are evaluating a potential power generation project that would support the Texas grid and potentially a data center, building on our long history of operating reliable plants for more than fifty years.
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Project Details
If built, this is a win-win-win for residents with the project contributing to the development of new water and power supply - improving reliability for all, along with increasing local employment opportunities.
“Bring your own power generation” for large load projects, like data centers, would enable NRG Tolar Power to be a net exporter to the grid in times of need - ensuring stability, reliability, and price certainty for all customers.
This would not be power generation for bitcoin mining. The “bring your own power generation” would enable advanced computing for data centers that support our digital way of life.
Quick Facts About the Potential Power Generation Site
~80 acres site located in Hood County, Texas
Potentially co-located with Comanche Circle Data Center
Would be built with sufficient capacity (1,200 MW) such that it will export to the grid in times of need.
Potential to develop additional water production such that it could augment the existing local water system
20-30 high-paying full time jobs created
500+ construction jobs starting in 2027
Win-Win-Win Additionality
Water Stewardship
Developing Tolar Power as a steward of water resources by reducing water consumption and potentially developing new water resources
Power
“Bring your own generation” for data centers would enable Tolar Power to be a net exporter to the grid - ensuring stability and price certainty for all
Locality
This project has the potential to create hundreds of meaningful careers for local residents and would support the local economy with a unified tax strategy
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