# Texas Data Centers Evaluate Power Procurement

At the Data Center World Power Conference 2026, held September 21–23 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas, panelists discussed how ERCOT’s energy-only market affects power procurement for Texas data centers. Meghan E. Griffiths of Jackson Walker joined Shaun Connell of Lancium and Eric Goff of Goff Policy to discuss behind-the-meter generation, microgrids, and contracting approaches. The discussion highlights power strategy as a planning consideration for organizations developing or supporting data center capacity in Texas; it did not announce a specific solicitation or contract award.

- Companies evaluating Texas data center projects can assess behind-the-meter generation and microgrids as power procurement approaches discussed by the panel.
- Energy providers, infrastructure developers, and contractors may find opportunities to support data center power needs through generation and related infrastructure services.
- Procurement teams can use the panel’s focus on ERCOT’s market structure and contracting approaches as context when evaluating energy arrangements for Texas data center projects.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Information Technology, Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** September 30, 2026

### Vendors
- Lancium ()
- Goff Policy ()
- Jackson Walker ()

### Sources
- [Meghan Griffiths Discusses Texas Data Center Power Procurement at Data Center World Power Conference – Jackson Walker](https://www.jw.com/news/griffiths-data-center-world-power-conference-2026) - Jackson Walker LLP