ERCOT to complete Texas data center audit by end of year
ERCOT is scheduled to complete Governor Greg Abbott's audit of data centers connecting to the Texas power grid by the end of the year. The audit will scrutinize approximately 300 large energy consumers and their potential impact on communities. This follows a directive from Governor Abbott for increased oversight of new data centers before they join the grid.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is set to conclude its audit of data centers by the end of the current year. This action comes after an order issued by Governor Greg Abbott, who directed ERCOT and the Public Utility Commission to thoroughly examine new data centers before they are permitted to connect to the state's power grid.
TheThe audit's scope involves verifying information from approximately 300 large energy consumers that anticipate connecting to the Texas power grid. Additionally, ERCOT will gather data regarding the potential impact of these energy users, including medium-sized ones, on surrounding communities. The agency expects to finalize these assessments by December.