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Nvidia and Amazon invest billions in massive Texas power infrastructure
The Decoder AI's energy appetite drives Nvidia and Amazon to pour billions into massive power infrastructure
Nvidia is investing up to $3 billion in Texas power infrastructure, while Amazon is building a massive gas-fired power plant in the state to fuel its data centers.
Why it matters
AI's massive energy demands are forcing tech giants to build their own power plants, raising concerns about local grid stability and carbon emissions.
Latest brief · Aug 9, 2026