ERCOT to complete Texas data center audit by end of year

Name: ERCOT to complete Texas data center audit by end of year
Uploaded: 2026-08-21T21:44:13.000Z
Duration: 34 s
Description: ERCOT is set to complete an audit of data centers in Texas by the end of the year. This review was ordered by Governor Abbott to scrutinize large energy users before they connect to the power grid and will cover approximately 300 entities.

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ERCOT is set to complete an audit of data centers in Texas by the end of the year. This review was ordered by Governor Abbott to scrutinize large energy users before they connect to the power grid and will cover approximately 300 entities.

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The review follows Governor Abbott's order for a closer look at data centers before they join the power grid. It covers about 300 large energy users.