Texas says data centers must pass an audit before connecting to the grid
Texas has required data centers to undergo audits before connecting to the state energy grid, aiming to ensure grid stability and reliability by disclosing information on incentives, grid reliance, water consumption, and community impacts. The audit process may slow the development of new data centers, as Texas is the second-largest data center market in the U.S., with over 335 already operating and 248 more planned. The state's Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is reviewing over 474 gigawatts of power requests, with data centers accounting for about 90% of new power requests.
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