- 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.
Governor Greg Abbott ordered the PUC to begin regulating data centers in response to the industry's growth and associated issues.
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Updated Jun 24
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What happened
Governor Greg Abbott ordered the PUC to begin regulating data centers in response to the industry's growth and associated issues.
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Greg Abbott
Governor of Texas since 2015
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