1 data center project in Abernathy City
Who decides here: the City Council of Abernathy City votes on zoning. The Hale County may review big projects too.
In Abernathy City
Nearby (within 15 miles)
Built & runningBeing builtApproved, not built yetProposedStopped or cancelled
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Abernathy City. - Go to council meetings.
Anyone can speak. Big projects usually need a public hearing. - Ask questions in writing.
Use our checklist.
🔔 Get told first
⚡ Your electric company
Depending on where you live in Abernathy City: South Plains Electric Co-op Inc. (co-op (owned by its members)) or Lamb County Electric Co-op, Inc. (co-op (owned by its members)) or Southwestern Public Service Co. (company) or Lighthouse Electric Co-op, Inc. (co-op (owned by its members)) or Swisher Electric Co-op, Inc. (not available).
In much of Texas you can pick who sells you power, but this company owns the power lines.
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in Texas.
🙋 Open tasks here
- Is the site in Hale County or Lubbock County, and inside Abernathy city limits?
- Where does its power come from?
- How much water will it use?
- Were any local tax breaks given?