Amidst significant demand, identifying responsible, collaborative developers is key for ensuring communities and infrastructure partners benefit from smart, compliant data center investments
DALLAS, August 7, 2026 — Stream Data Centers, a time-tested hyperscale partner headquartered in Texas and one of the longest-standing developers in the industry, today confirms its support for Gov. Abbott’s call for additional utility audits to allow for greater regulatory oversight on grid usage.
“After 27 years of operation including 13 data center campuses successfully delivered in Texas, it’s always been clear to Stream that responsible data center developers are dedicated to being great neighbors in the communities where we live and operate and responsible stewards of our resources. We’ve always been proud to operate like this, and Governor Abbott’s call for thoughtful data center integration mirrors that philosophy in a way we’re excited to see,” commented Michael Lahoud, CEO of Stream Data Centers. “While much of our nation’s economy is dependent on data centers, our citizens deserve to be able to trust that these projects and developers are real, responsible and rational. This action helps Texans ensure they’re prioritizing investments from developers that share their goals, protect their interests and are committed to being great long-term neighbors.”
Stream develops, owns and operates data center campuses nationally, hiring and training local people to operate the facilities who will live and work in the communities where its data centers are built. Key to Stream’s longevity within the industry is its ability to deliver projects that benefit neighbors and that employees and customers are proud to work in.
Stream’s efficient, collaborative site selection, design, construction and operations standards also ensure that its developments:
- Identify de-risked sites that offer win-win-win scenarios for communities
- Deliver billions in tax revenue and other direct capital investments to the communities where it operates
- Eliminate daily consumptive water use for IT cooling
- Collaborate with utility partners and local government to ensure projects protect ratepayers from additional costs
- Create thousands of trade and construction jobs at peak, alongside hundreds of long-term, high-paying permanent technical roles
“Data centers play a vital role in our national economy, and our country’s transportation networks, law enforcement efforts, military, education and entertainment all rely on data center capacity,” noted Chris Bair, Chief Commercial Officer and Partner at Stream Data Centers. “As a responsible data center developer, we’re excited to embrace Governor Abbott’s commitment to careful assessment, as it creates greater trust in what we do. We’re not only long-term players in the industry but also long-term neighbors in our communities. Participating in smart initiatives like the Governor introduced this week helps ensure that new data center projects meet the high standards that our neighbors rightfully demand.”
To learn more about Stream’s work with communities, click here.
About Stream Data Centers
Stream Data Centers is a leading developer and operator of wholesale colocation and build-to-suit data centers for hyperscale and enterprise customers across the United States. For over two decades, Stream has delivered innovative, sustainable, and operationally excellent solutions, acquiring, developing, and managing mission-critical infrastructure for the world’s most demanding organizations. Today, more than 90% of its inventory is leased to Fortune 100 customers. Through its dedicated site development platform, Headwaters, Stream continues to expand a strategic land portfolio in key markets, while its energy team delivers solutions designed to reduce market risk and provide cost-effective renewable energy options.
Stream is a key operating platform within Apollo (NYSE: APO) and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with a growing presence in major markets including Dallas, Phoenix, Chicago, San Antonio, Atlanta and beyond.
