TechTexas requires data centers to pass an audit before joining the grid

Texas Governor Greg Abbott directed state regulators and ERCOT to verify and audit new data center proposals before they connect to the power grid. Applicants must disclose incentives, expected grid use, water consumption and plans to track community impacts, potentially slowing approvals. Data centers make up about 90 percent of new power requests.

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TThe Verge★★★☆☆2026-08-04 15:33Original