Abbott requires new data centers to provide more information before they can hook up to Texas’s grid
Summary
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has instructed state officials to require data centers to share detailed information about their electricity and water use before connecting to the state’s power grid. The Public Utility Commission of Texas and ERCOT, the grid operator, will audit these data centers to ensure they meet the requirements.Key Facts
- Governor Greg Abbott issued a directive regarding data centers in Texas.
- Data centers must provide detailed information about their electricity and water usage.
- The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) and ERCOT will conduct audits on data centers.
- Data centers cannot connect to Texas’s power grid without sharing this information.
- The goal is to better manage energy and water resources in the state.
- ERCOT is the organization responsible for operating Texas’s electrical grid.
- This directive aims to increase transparency and control over large power users in Texas.
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