Gov. Abbott Orders State Regulators to Shield Texas Homeowners From Data Center Costs
· Texas Border Business
Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) are taking steps to protect Texas homeowners from the costs associated with data center expansion. Following his June 10 directive, the agencies are ensuring that data centers pay for their own electric infrastructure, which will help keep residential electric bills affordable. Key measures include preventing data centers from diverting power from the ERCOT grid and requiring them to contribute to reducing residential bills. Abbott aims to codify these protections with the Legislature to safeguard Texas ratepayers.
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