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Gov. Abbott orders audit of data center projects before they can connect to Texas power grid
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· August 3, 2026
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Key takeaway Further details about this directive are available from the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the agencies involved in the review process.
State officials are taking steps to ensure the reliability of the electric grid in Texas. A review process has been put in place for data centers that want to connect to the grid. This comes as demand for electricity continues to increase.
The governor has instructed regulators to verify information about these projects. They must complete their review before any data center can proceed. If a project does not meet certain requirements, it will not be allowed to access the grid.
Further details about this directive are available from the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the agencies involved in the review process.
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Category: local Published: August 3, 2026 Source: Click2Houston KPRC2 Local Reading time: 1 min
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