Microsoft, Hut 8, and Equinix Commit to Updated Data Center Guidelines
· Texas Border Business
Governor Greg Abbott announced that Microsoft, Hut 8, and Equinix will adhere to new standards for data centers in Texas. These guidelines aim to protect the electric grid, conserve water, and maintain community quality of life. Data centers must cover their own infrastructure costs, reuse water, and minimize disruptions to neighborhoods. The Public Utilities Commission of Texas (PUCT) and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) will review projects to ensure compliance. Any company failing to meet these standards risks losing project approval. Since the announcement, some data centers have either complied or ceased their projects altogether.
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