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Texas Grid Struggles with Data Center Surge | Texas News
Texas lawmakers face mounting pressure as data centers surge, straining the state’s power grid and demanding urgent policy fixes. ERCOT warns of more massive facilities coming online, pushing for voluntary load reductions during emergencies. Critics argue the grid’s outdated design needs a full overhaul, not just surface-level tweaks like Senate Bill 6. Governor Abbott calls for regulatory action, with the Public Utility Commission racing to finalize transmission cost rules by year’s end — a pivotal moment to balance tech growth with energy stability. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…
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