Texas Power Grid Expands as Electricity Demand Reaches New Records
· Texas Border Business
Texas is enhancing its power generation and transmission infrastructure to meet rising electricity demand due to population growth and industrial development, according to Mike Hoke from the Public Utility Commission (PUC). Speaking at an event in Harlingen, Hoke emphasized the importance of public participation in electricity decisions, which impact residents and businesses. The PUC has approved eight projects totaling 5,000 megawatts and $3.6 billion in low-interest loans. Texas recently hit a record electricity demand of 90 gigawatts. Hoke noted that data centers pose new challenges, requiring collaboration among regulators, utilities, and local communities to manage the complex electricity system.
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