QumulusAI modular data center (Denton)
QumulusAI plans a small data center made of eight prefab pods on 4 acres of city land in Denton. It would use about 20 megawatts. The city approved it in January 2026.
Where things stand: City Council approved a special use permit and tax break on Jan. 13, 2026; operations to start in 2028.
🕒 Latest update (Jan 13, 2026): City Council approved the permit and a tax break for 8 prefab data center 'pods' on 4 acres.
What we know
- 📍 WhereNear Western Boulevard and Jim Christal Road, on land leased from the city, Denton, Denton County
- 🏢 CompanyQumulusAI
- 🌳 Size4 acres
- ⚡ Power it needs20 megawatts (about as much as 16,000 homes)
- 🔌 Where the power comes fromDenton Municipal Electric.
- 💵 Cost$500 million
- 💸 Tax breaksCity approved a tax break (abatement) in Jan. 2026.
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What happened so far
- Jan 13, 2026City Council approved the permit and a tax break for 8 prefab data center 'pods' on 4 acres.
Local votes and rules
⏸️ Pause on new data centers
Denton City Council voted unanimously to start the legal steps for a 90-day pause on new data centers, which could be extended by 90 more days. Public hearings are set for September 22 and October 27, 2026, and a final vote could come as early as December. Passing it needs three out of four council members. Existing projects, such as Core Scientific's 391-megawatt site, may not be stopped.
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Where this comes from
- Data centers rise in Denton · Community Impact · May 7, 2026
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