Energy agencies want more authority over Texas data centers
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Texas power grid operators are urging state lawmakers to enhance their authority over data centers following a directive from Governor Greg Abbott. Abbott's letter to the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) mandates that data centers help reduce residents' energy bills and cover their electric infrastructure costs. PUCT Chairman Thomas Gleeson noted that new requirements for data centers were established in response to a 2025 law. The agencies are also developing a program to encourage energy conservation among data centers during potential energy emergencies. Future legislation may allow direct communication with data centers regarding energy usage during crises.
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