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Texas Targets Data Centers for Grid Fairness | Texas News
Texas is stepping up to protect everyday residents from the soaring costs and grid strain caused by exploding data center demand. Governor Abbott’s directive has kicked off a coordinated effort between the Public Utility Commission and ERCOT to ensure these massive tech hubs pay for their own power infrastructure and can’t monopolize energy meant for homes and communities. New rules require rigorous screening, grid readiness, and the ability to scale back usage during peak demand — all to preserve reliability and affordability. Legislative proposals aim to formally regulate data centers under…
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