Abbott Directs Comprehensive Data Center Audit
· Texas Border Business
Governor Abbott has instructed the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to conduct a thorough audit of all data centers seeking to connect to the Texas grid. This audit must be completed before any project can proceed. Abbott emphasized that projects not meeting PUCT and ERCOT requirements will be denied connection. Currently, ERCOT is reviewing over 474 gigawatts of connection requests, with 90% coming from data centers. The audit will assess financial independence, power sourcing, water usage, community impact, and project ownership details.
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