Blackstone and Energy Giants Form Coalition to Counter Growing Data Center Backlash in Texas

An alliance of infrastructure heavyweights including Blackstone, NextEra Energy, and Siemens Energy is launching a coordinated campaign to win over Texas communities resisting AI data center development. The Lone Star Infrastructure Coalition, led by former Texas public utility commissioner Jimmy Glotfelty, plans to engage residents, mayors, and county officials directly through an education initiative designed to highlight the economic benefits of large-scale infrastructure projects. The Houston-based group includes Quanta Services, the nation's largest construction company, as well as the Nuclear Energy Institute and power developer Lancium.