- The Electric Reliability Council of Texas is facing pressure and calls for action regarding data center expansion costs and development in the state.
- Governor in Texas proposes data center regulation, while a coalition welcomes the proposals regarding interconnection to the ERCOT grid.
- A coalition is seeking a state moratorium on data centers and targeting the gubernatorial office for policy change in Texas.
- Texas political parties show divided views on data center policy.
Governor Abbott pushed new guidelines for data centers while supporting Republican legislative goals in Texas.
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Governor Abbott pushed new guidelines for data centers while supporting Republican legislative goals in Texas.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- State and city officials in Temple, Texas, are regulating the expansion of data centers, aligning state policy with local city rules.Sub-event
Abbott set new data center standards in Texas; Google and Switch committed to them.1 source
Abbott introduced new data center guidelines, aligning with Republican legislative goals.1 source
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Texas
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Greg Abbott
Governor of Texas since 2015
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