Local utilities are currently providing less than 500 megawatts to SpaceXAI data centers in Memphis, according to a report from the Memphis Commercial Appeal published Aug. 11, 2026. The news follows SpaceX's first public earnings call, during which Memphians learned the company plans to significantly increase power generation for its Mid-South data centers. The article, authored by Neil Strebig, does not specify the exact new power target or timeline, but highlights the gap between current utility supply and the company's stated expansion ambitions.