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What the Four Points Collective Has Done

Community Town Hall

September 17 Community Town Hall on the Former 3M / Project Cosmos Site
The Four Points Collective organized a public town hall bringing approximately 400 residents, SB Energy, Austin Energy, Austin Water, City staff and elected officials together to ask questions about the proposed Cosmos project at 6801 River Place Boulevard.

Town Hall Follow-Up and Community Summary
We prepared and distributed a written summary explaining what was learned at the town hall, what remains unanswered, and the next steps for community involvement.

Community Survey

Project Cosmos Community Survey
https://forms.gle/jG5pJaGLGgzECcHs8

Residents were asked to identify their questions, concerns and priorities so that future discussions with SB Energy and government officials can reflect community input rather than the views of a few individuals.

Community Newsletter and Updates

Four Points Collective Newsletter Sign-Up
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/q0eVElY

Residents can sign up to receive updates about Project Cosmos, upcoming meetings, research, survey results and opportunities to participate.

Request to Governor Abbott

Governor Abbott Contact Portal
https://gov.texas.gov/contact

The Four Points Collective submitted a September 27 letter through the Governor's Office requesting state review of the 6801 River Place Boulevard project and asking whether it should be reviewed under Texas data-center policies. Governor's Direct Assistance Form Letters to Governor of Texas
https://gov.texas.gov/apps/contact/assistance

This is the Governor's official form residents can also use to submit questions or concerns.

September 27 Letter to Governor Abbott — “Urgent Request for State Intervention — 70 MW Data Center Surrounded by Austin Neighborhoods, Schools and Protected Wildlands”

The letter asked the State to review the proposed Cosmos project because of its approximately 50 MW critical IT load, approximately 70 MW total electrical requirement, proximity to neighborhoods and schools, and location beside environmentally sensitive land.

A public Google Doc or PDF link should be added here once the letter is posted online.

Letters to ERCOT

Questions to the City of Austin

The Four Points Collective sent community questions and asked the City to explain how Project Cosmos is being classified, what land-use standards apply, how its electrical and water requirements are being evaluated, and what noise, vibration and environmental protections will be required.

Use Determination Request

A formal request has been made to the City's Development Services Department asking the City to clarify the permitted use of the Cosmos project at 6801 River Place Boulevard and the basis for its interpretation of the site's existing Planned Development Agreement. They found R&D and Data Center as an approved Uses.

Environmental Commission

Austin Environmental Commission
https://www.austintexas.gov/boards-commissions/board/environmental-commission

The Four Points Collective is participating in the City's Environmental Commission process and encouraging residents to speak about measurable protections involving noise, vibration, water, energy, wildlife and nearby neighborhoods.

GET DATA CENTER RECOMMENDATION

Community Benefits

The Four Points Collective has begun identifying possible community protections and benefits that could be discussed with SB Energy, including emergency evacuation access, wildfire protection, school access, traffic improvements, noise and vibration protections, water conservation, environmental monitoring, parkland and open space.

LINK TO FILE EOWYN community benefits

Communications with SB Energy

SPEAK TO SB Energy summary

Community Outreach

Want a SIGN to put in your yard saying where to get data center information?

OUTREACH want more info? email us for a speaker to come to your neighborhood

Local News and Video About Project Cosmos

KVUE — “Data Center or R&D Campus? Northwest Austin Neighbors Seek Answers About Project Cosmos”
https://www.kvue.com/article/news/community/data-centers/project-cosmos-northwest-austin-neighbor-concerns/269-e5e79425-6d4e-44ec-95c2-2e8d7bf96628

KVUE's early coverage of residents seeking clarity about whether the proposed facility should be characterized as an R&D campus, a data center or both.

KVUE — “New Project Cosmos Details Emerge as Northwest Austin Neighbors Press for Answers”
https://www.kvue.com/article/news/community/data-centers/project-cosmos-northwest-austin-texas-details-neighbors-answers/269-a1a2dd87-d914-485c-be8d-bb7aacd44252

Follow-up reporting about information emerging concerning Cosmos and community requests for additional answers.

Austin Free Press — “Short Circuit: New Austin Data Center Leaves Council Members With Questions”
https://austinfreepress.org/short-circuit-2/

Coverage of City Council questions surrounding Cosmos and Austin's treatment of data centers.

Four Points News — SB Energy Names Graphcore as Tenant
https://www.fourpointsnews.com/2026/08/25/sb-energy-names-tenant-for-former-3m-site-graphcore-which-is-locating-u-s-engineering-headquarters-in-four-points/

Local reporting on Graphcore becoming the tenant at the former 3M property and SB Energy's description of the project.

Four Points News — Construction at Former 3M Campus
https://www.fourpointsnews.com/2026/08/09/construction-ongoing-until-spring-for-the-new-tenant-of-the-former-3m-site/

Earlier local reporting about construction and redevelopment at the former 3M property.

60 Minutes / YouTube — Data Centers in Red Oak, Texas
https://youtu.be/FX1H_rGvoes

Video providing broader background on large data-center development in Texas and the infrastructure issues surrounding these facilities.

Community Impact

General Information and Research Library

SB Energy and Project Cosmos

SB Energy / HighPoint 2222 Project Website
https://highpoint2222.com

SB Energy's public website describes the redevelopment of the former 3M campus and provides the company's information about Project Cosmos.

Graphcore — Austin Location
https://www.graphcore.ai/contact

Graphcore identifies its Austin location as the HighPoint Innovation Center at 6801 River Place Boulevard.

Graphcore Joins SoftBank Group
https://www.graphcore.ai/posts/graphcore-joins-softbank-group-to-build-next-generation-of-ai-compute

Graphcore explains its relationship with SoftBank and its work developing next-generation AI computing technology.

SB ENERGY

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Core Scientific, Vantage Data Centers and SB Energy will comply with the standards and guidelines he established for data centers. https://gov.texas.gov/es/news/post/governor-abbott-announces-core-scientific-vantage-data-centers-and-sb-energy-commit-to-comply-with-his-data-center-standards

What the Financial Records Say About Cosmos

SEC Filings

SB Energy Amended SEC Registration Statement — September 2026
https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2133037/000162828026062846/sbenergy-sx1a2.htm

SB Energy's SEC filing contains information about the Cosmos project, including approximately 50 MW of critical IT capacity and the financing of the project.

Original SB Energy SEC Registration Filing and Exhibits
https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2133037/000162828026059639/0001628280-26-059639-index.htm

This SEC filing includes Cosmos among SB Energy's projects and provides financial and project information filed with federal securities regulators.

SE Cosmos Financing Agreement / Indenture
https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2133037/000162828026059639/exhibit102-indenturexcosmo.htm

This primary-source financing document uses data-center terminology including “Data Center Campus,” “Data Center Lease” and “Data Center Project.”

Fitch Ratings

Fitch Ratings — SE Cosmos LLC Senior Secured Notes
https://www.fitchratings.com/research/infrastructure-project-finance/fitch-rates-se-cosmos-llc-senior-secured-notes-bb-outlook-stable-28-05-2026

Fitch Ratings evaluated SE Cosmos LLC as an infrastructure/project-finance transaction and issued a BB rating with a Stable Outlook.

Texas Government Information

Governor Abbott and Data-Center Standards

Governor Abbott — SB Energy Commits to Texas Data-Center Standards
https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-announces-core-scientific-vantage-data-centers-and-sb-energy-commit-to-comply-with-his-data-center-standards

On August 12, 2026, Governor Abbott's office specifically identified SB Energy among companies agreeing to comply with his data-center standards.

Governor Abbott Contact Page
https://gov.texas.gov/contact

Residents can contact the Governor's Office about Project Cosmos or Texas data-center policy.

Governor's Assistance Form
https://gov.texas.gov/apps/contact/assistance

This form allows residents to submit a request for assistance directly to the Governor's Office.

Texas Definition and Treatment of Data Centers

Texas Comptroller — Qualifying Data Centers
https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/data-centers/

Explains Texas requirements, investment thresholds and tax provisions applying to qualifying data centers and qualifying large data-center projects.

Texas Tax Code §151.359
https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/TX/htm/TX.151.htm#151.359

Texas law establishing statutory criteria and tax provisions for qualifying data centers.

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation — Cosmos Project
https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/TABS/Search/Project/TABS2026007469

State construction records for Cosmos at 6801 River Place Boulevard provide information about the project size, estimated cost and construction scope.

City of Austin Data-Center Policy

Austin City Council — August 25, 2026 Data Center Work Session
https://www.austintexas.gov/council/2026/20260825-wrk

Council discussed Austin's treatment of data centers, infrastructure issues and possible changes to City rules.

Austin City Council — August 27, 2026 Meeting
https://www.austintexas.gov/council/2026/20260827-reg

Council approved Item 61, initiating amendments to the Land Development Code and other City regulations to establish specific land uses, site-development requirements, development processes, business regulations and permitting requirements for data centers.

Resolution No. 20260827-061 — Data Centers

The executed resolution and supporting materials are available on the August 27 Council meeting page above.

City Manager / City of Austin Official Memo Search
https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/search_pio.cfm

Searchable archive of official City memoranda, including City staff information regarding data-center policy.

Environmental Information

Austin Environmental Commission
https://www.austintexas.gov/boards-commissions/board/environmental-commission

The Environmental Commission advises the City on environmental quality and development issues and can make recommendations to City Council.

World Health Organization — Environmental Noise

Get ENV COMMISSION data center recommendation
https://www.who.int/europe/news-room/fact-sheets/item/noise

WHO summarizes evidence concerning excessive environmental noise, sleep disturbance and other health effects.

St. Louis Public Radio — How Data Center Noise Is Different From Regular Noise Pollution
https://www.stlpr.org/health-science-environment/2026-09-24/st-louis-scientist-data-center-noise-pollution

An accessible discussion of continuous and low-frequency sound associated with large data-center equipment.

Community Benefits and Protections

New Jersey Economic Development Authority — Data Center Municipal Resource Hub
https://www.njeda.gov/DataCenterTA/

Government guidance designed to help communities evaluate data centers and consider community-benefit agreements.

University of Kentucky — Community Benefit Agreement Toolkit for Data Centers
https://blueprintkentucky.mgcafe.uky.edu/articles/data-center-cba-toolkit

A practical university resource explaining how communities can negotiate tangible benefits and protections associated with data-center projects.

City of El Paso — Draft Data Center Policy Framework
https://www.elpasotexas.gov/assets/Documents/CoEP/Data-Centers/Draft-Data-Center-Policy-Framework-updated.pdf

A Texas example of a local government addressing data-center land use, infrastructure impacts, environmental issues and community benefits.

Massachusetts — Responsible Data Center Development Executive Order
https://www.mass.gov/executive-orders/no-658-establishing-requirements-for-responsible-data-center-development-and-operations-in-massachusetts-to-protect-and-support-ratepayers-communities-and-the-environment

State policy addressing data-center effects on communities, ratepayers and the environment and requiring community protections for qualifying projects.

Brookings Institution — Why Community Benefit Agreements Are Necessary for Data Centers
https://www.brookings.edu/articles/why-community-benefit-agreements-are-necessary-for-data-centers/

Policy analysis explaining how community-benefit agreements can be used when major data centers are developed.

Contact Public Officials

Austin City Council

Austin City Council Main Page
https://www.austintexas.gov/council

This page provides information about the Mayor, all ten Council districts, meetings and ways residents can communicate with Council.

Email the Mayor and All Council Members
https://www.austintexas.gov/email/all-council-members

Residents can use the City's form to send their own comments or questions to the Mayor and the entire Austin City Council.

Council Member Marc Duchen — District 10

District 10 Office
https://www.austintexas.gov/district-10

District 10 Email
district10@austintexas.gov

Residents in District 10 can contact Council Member Marc Duchen's office about Project Cosmos, City policy, land-use questions or neighborhood concerns.

District 10 Staff Directory
https://www.austintexas.gov/district-10/staff-directory

This page lists District 10 staff and their areas of responsibility.

William Grant — District 10 Policy Staff
william.grant@austintexas.gov

William Grant's listed policy areas include Development Services/Code, energy, land use and Land Development Code revisions, planning and zoning, transportation and water.

Governor Greg Abbott