projected ERCOT data-center load in 2028; the same forecast reaches approximately 40.1 GW in 2030
~28.2 GWforecast
| Value kind | forecast — Forecasts are time-bound outlooks, not specifications; test decisions across plausible scenarios. |
|---|---|
| As of | 2025-12-15 |
| Source | Electric Reliability Council of Texas · 2025 ERCOT Adjusted Load Forecast Breakdown by Type, data-center-load series |
| Review | checking…review by 2026-08-03 · standard cadence |
| Recorded changes | last 2026-07-14 · 3 revisions tracked |
| Claim id | texas-ercot-data-center-demand-by-2028-1-3-of |
Where the guide uses it
- 3.1 Site Selection Strategy & the Reordered Criteria Hierarchy
- 3.13 Market Clusters & the Site-Scoring Playbook
← Full numbers register — every date-stamped figure in the guide, with revision history.