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Texas has paused new data center grid connections while requiring audits of proposals, a direct response to surging power demand.
Governor Greg Abbott directed the PUCT and ERCOT to verify new facilities before they connect.
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AI-generatedSource: Ars Technica
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Texas has paused new data center grid connections while requiring audits of proposals, a direct response to surging power demand. Governor Greg Abbott directed the PUCT and ERCOT to verify new facilities before they connect.
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