Data Centers Are A Blue Collar Bonanza: a16z Charts of the Week
a16z · x · 2026-08-21
a16z charts reveal that Texas has 14 GW of data centers under construction, the most in the US, yet this represents only 15% of the state's private non-residential spending. In contrast, in New Mexico and Wyoming, data centers account for 60% of construction spending despite having only 1-2 GW, highlighting the sector's dominance in these regions.
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