Texas Governor Orders Audit of Data Centers Seeking Grid Access, Heightening Oversight of AI and Bitcoin Mining Facilities
Texas is intensifying its examination of large-scale power users as Governor Greg Abbott has instructed state regulators to thoroughly review every data center project seeking to connect to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) grid. The August 3, 2026 directive requires the Public Utility… Read More
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