Abbott requires new data centers to provide more information before they can hook up to Texas's grid
First publishedAug 4, 15:33 UTC
Last updatedAug 4, 17:10 UTC · 15m ago
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Greg Abbott (R) this week directed state authorities to block data centers from hooking up to the grid if they do not provide the state with adequate information. Abbott told the state’s public utility commission (PUC) and its grid operator, which is known as ERCOT, to audit all data centers’ electricity and water use before...
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- Greg Abbott (R) this week directed state authorities to block data centers from hooking up to the grid if they do not provide the state with adequate information. Abbott told the state’s public utility commission (PUC) and its grid operator, which is known as ERCOT, to audit all data centers’ electricity and water use before...
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Abbott requires new data centers to provide more information before they can hook up to Texas's grid
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