Environmental groups are preparing to sue two massive data centers in San Antonio for allegedly evading strict air pollution regulations by falsely registering as minor polluters. The Sierra Club and Public Citizen accuse Vantage Data Centers and VoltaGrid LLC of operating diesel and natural gas generators without proper major source permits, potentially exposing nearby residents to dangerous pollutants like nitrogen dioxide and formaldehyde. This legal move follows a national trend where data centers are exploiting minor permit loopholes, bypassing public input and stringent controls. Texas regulators say they follow the rules, but critics argue these permits are meaningless without enforcement. The lawsuit, required under the Clean Air Act, challenges how these facilities are legally structured to avoid major source requirements — a strategy experts say is unsustainable given their scale. The case highlights a growing conflict between tech industry expansion and public health protections.
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