Texas Data Center Approval Pause Linked to Information Shortfall, Says Abbott
Governor Greg Abbott announced a pause on new data center approvals in Texas.
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Governor Greg Abbott announced a pause on new data center approvals in Texas.
Governor Abbott has ordered audits for new data center projects before approvals.
The Public Utility Commission of Texas and ERCOT are adopting measures requiring data centers to cover transmission costs and contribute to residential bill relief following Governor Abbott's directive.
Texas utility regulators and ERCOT outlined steps meant to keep households from paying for the power infrastructure that new data centers require, responding to a directive from Governor Abbott.
State utility regulators and the ERCOT grid operator have outlined steps to make data centers pay for the infrastructure they require, part of an effort officials say is aimed at keeping residential electric bills affordable.