Texas Governor Halts New Data Center Approvals Pending Grid Audit
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered a pause on new data center approvals across the state, pending a comprehensive audit of the power grid. This decision comes amid concerns from residents about the impact of data centers on local communities.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott effectively pauses new data center projects pending statewide grid audit
Greg Abbott paused new data center interconnection requests as ERCOT reviews over 474 gigawatts of pending applications threatening Texas grid reliability.
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The backlash coincides with a directive from Gov. Greg Abbott ordering audits of all pending data center power grid connections across Texas
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Abbott Orders Pause On Texas Data Center Approvals Pending Audit Texas Governor Greg Abbott just ordered a pause on approving new data center projects via the state's grid interconnection process over concerns that a surge in electricity demand could threaten reliability amid growing opposition to the projects. The timing couldn't be worse - as Texas is on the cusp of becoming one of the world's largest hubs for data-centers, with Reuters citing industry forecasts that it c...
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