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Texas Data Center Approval Pause Linked to ERCOT Capacity Concerns
Governor Abbott's pause on data center approvals aims to address rising electricity demand.
Maribel SandovalAugust 8, 20261 min read
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Governor Abbott's pause on data center approvals aims to address rising electricity demand.
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State utility regulators and the ERCOT grid operator have outlined steps to make data centers pay for the infrastructure they require, part of an effort officials say is aimed at keeping residential electric bills affordable.