Texas Implements Data Center Audit Requirements Amid Grid Capacity Concerns

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has mandated audits for new data centers to assess grid impact, following a surge in interconnection requests. The audits will evaluate electricity and water demand, tax incentives, and other factors, potentially reshaping Texas' role as a data center hub.

Tech companies and developers have been scouring the U.S. for places to build data centers, and they’ve been drawn to Texas’ loose regulations and seemingly abundant power supply. But even Texas can be pushed to the brink.

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