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Under gubernatorial orders, data center expansion in Texas is facing scrutiny, leading to audits via ERCOT and the relocation of major corporate headquarters.

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Under gubernatorial orders, data center expansion in Texas is facing scrutiny, leading to audits via ERCOT and the relocation of major corporate headquarters.

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TexasGreg AbbottElon MuskElectric Reliability Council of Texas

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  1. CleanSpark, a company with a data center campus in Texas, is currently facing a gubernatorial audit directive regarding its operations in the state.Sub-event
  2. Abbott halted data center approvals for CyrusOne pending an ERCOT audit due to massive electricity demand projections in Texas.Sub-event
  3. Gubernatorial orders halt data center approvals and mandate audits via ERCOT in Texas.1 source

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