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Texas Grid Struggles with Data Centers | San Antonio News
Texas lawmakers raced through a marathon legislative day tackling data centers and power lines, as Governor Abbott pauses new data center approvals over soaring water and energy demands—and scrutinizes their tax perks. With ERCOT forecasting demand five times Texas’ peak usage, mostly from data centers, companies like QTS offer to self-fund infrastructure, but locals fear unchecked growth threatens water supplies and community control. Some counties, like Childress, see economic wins, while others warn of burdens. Meanwhile, a proposed 200-mile transmission line aims to boost grid resilience…
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