Freestone County, Texas

In Freestone County, Texas. We do not have an address yet, but we will be near the Freestone Energy Center, 1366 FM488 Fairfield, TX 75840.

This site was selected as part of a continued partnership with Calpine. It offers the combination of available land, access to reliable power infrastructure, and proximity to a skilled regional workforce. These factors make the location well suited for a data center campus. 

We cannot disclose details about our customers due to confidentiality agreements.

This multiphase campus will utilize both grid and onsite generation to power our facilities. We have entered into a unique partnership with Calpine to ensure reliable power supplies during times of grid scarcity and help provide our community and all Texans the affordable and reliable energy they deserve.

No. The site was selected because the grid has available transmission capacity. Should concern of a pending brownout and blackout occur, ERCOT will issue Energy Emergency Alerts, and the local utility provider will respond when required by state law to have us curtail our load and provide the power to the electric grid. We will work in close coordination with Calpine, the local utility provider, and regional grid operators to ensure this facility will not strain the local grid.

Load studies are completed to confirm that the load can be added at this location within the transmission network. The enhanced redundancy of our electrical designs also greatly reduces the probability of impacting the grid during operations.

No. CyrusOne uses closed-loop cooling technology designed to minimize water consumption. Closed-loop cooling has been the standard across CyrusOne facilities for more than 15 years because we recognize water is a valuable resource and design our campuses to use it responsibly.

Water use at the campus will primarily support restrooms, basic facility operations, and limited humidification. Water used for the initial fill of the closed-loop cooling system will be delivered to the site rather than drawn from local water supplies.

Because the cooling system operates as a sealed, closed-loop system, there is no ongoing discharge from the cooling process during normal operations.

No. The campus uses a sealed, closed-loop cooling system designed with no ongoing discharge from the cooling process during normal operations.

The cooling system is self-contained and does not discharge to soil or groundwater. Any system maintenance involving fluids is handled by licensed contractors in accordance with applicable environmental regulations.

Non-cooling wastewater from restrooms and basic facility operations will be managed through code-compliant systems designed to protect soil and groundwater quality.

Backup generators include modern emissions controls and are subject to EPA and applicable state air quality regulations.

Generators are used infrequently — primarily for required maintenance testing and during emergency power interruptions. Testing and operation are regulated under applicable environmental permits and emissions standards.

Sound levels will meet applicable state and local requirements.

CyrusOne facilities are designed with sound mitigation measures incorporated into the site and building design. The project team includes acoustic consultants who evaluate expected sound levels at property boundaries before construction begins.

Sound and light mitigation measures include:

• Sound-attenuated cooling equipment
• Sound-attenuated emergency backup generator enclosures
• Critical-grade exhaust silencers on emergency backup generators
• Strategic setbacks from property lines
• Acoustic barriers around chiller and generator equipment
  
• Exterior lighting directed downward
• No uplighting
• Shielded fixtures to prevent light spill
• Design intended to minimize light pollution and preserve dark skies

No. We selected this site to avoid disrupting agricultural operations. The facility is designed to be a good neighbor with minimal environmental impact. We have climate-neutral initiatives, water conservation measures, and biodiversity protection commitments.

This is not a heavy industrial facility, and we use no uplighting — all lighting is directed downward toward the ground. Our design minimizes light pollution to preserve dark skies.

We work with landowners who choose to sell their properties. All land acquisitions are voluntary transactions with willing sellers.

Once fully operational, the campus is expected to employ hundreds of permanent, full-time employees, supporting technical operations, facility management, and other essential support roles. Staffing levels scale as individual buildings are constructed and brought online, with positions drawing from a broad range of experience and skillsets, many of which do not require a college degree.

To help prepare local residents for data center careers, CyrusOne has established the CyrusOne Data Center Scholarship with Texas State Technical College, committing $10,000+ annually to support residents/students pursuing data center careers.

To find out more about TSTC's 12-week (part-time) or 6-week (full-time) MEI Data Center Pathway Program, please email communities@cyrusone.com.

Construction will also create hundreds of jobs over the multi-year build period across various trades and skilled labor.

We are committed to prioritizing regional workforce through Freestone County workforce development programs, ensuring local workers and contractors get first opportunity. Once the project is approved, we will host a career fair with our construction and trade partners for the community to ensure local hiring and local networking opportunities.

“We are excited to partner with CyrusOne on another critical data center infrastructure project. We know that CyrusOne shares our commitment to be good community partners and stewards of the environment. We also know that they share our commitment to ensuring reliable electric supplies for all Texans.”

Email us at communities@cyrusone.com or call +1 (866) 297-8766.

We're committed to open communication and addressing questions and concerns throughout development, construction, and operations. Once operational, the facility will have staff on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.