Ep. 119 - Will Data Centers Quadruple Texas Power Demand? Mark Bell, AECT CEO Explains
Can Texas' electric grid keep up with the explosive growth of AI, data centers, and a rapidly expanding population?
On this episode of Texas Talks, host Brad Swail sits down with Mark Bell, President and CEO of the Association of Electric Companies of Texas (AECT), to discuss the future of the Texas electric grid, the unprecedented demand for electricity, and how the state is preparing for the next generation of economic growth.
Bell explains why Texas has become one of the nation's leading destinations for new industry, how AI-driven data centers are changing long-term electricity planning…
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