- Texas data center expansion meets new grid and water standards
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- Governor Greg Abbott proposes data center regulation to address ERCOT grid strain caused by AI data centers in Texas.
- The PUC is urging grid reliability measures while facing the challenges of highly disruptive AI advancements and calls for federal and county-level oversight of data centers.
Greg Abbott used the Public Utility Commission to order a full verification and audit of data centers regarding their operations.
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Greg Abbott used the Public Utility Commission to order a full verification and audit of data centers regarding their operations.
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Greg Abbott
Governor of Texas since 2015
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