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Texas halts data center connections to power grid amid overwhelming demand
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Texas has stopped approving new data-center connections to the state power grid until each facility undergoes an audit. The pending projects total more than 474 gigawatts, which is over five times the grid’s peak demand, prompting the halt amid concerns about overwhelming electricity needs.
Written from all 4 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- TechMeme·Texas halts approval of data center grid connections until audits are performed; projects representing 474+ GW are in the queue, over 5x the grid's peak demand (The Texas Tribune)
- The Verge·Texas says data centers must pass an audit before connecting to the grid
- TechCrunch·Texas halts new data centers as governor calls for audits
- Ars Technica·Texas halts data center connections to power grid amid overwhelming demand