E&E News: Texas regulator grilled over data center costs
News ClipPOLITICO Pro·TX·4/2/2026
Texas state lawmakers questioned the chair of the Public Utility Commission regarding the costs associated with data centers. They pressed for significant regulatory changes aimed at benefiting residential consumers in the state. The discussions centered on the impact of data centers on Texas's electricity grid and consumer prices.
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Gov: Texas Public Utility Commission, Texas State Legislature
State lawmakers pressed the Public Utility Commission chair Wednesday to make major changes that could benefit residential consumers.