Texas' halt on powering data centers reflects US reckoning over 'ghost' demand

News ClipReuters·TX·9/1/2026

Texas has halted the provision of power to data centers, reflecting a national discussion within the United States regarding the 'ghost' demand for electricity generated by these facilities. This action indicates a growing concern over the energy consumption of data centers and its impact on the power grid.

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Texas' halt on powering data centers reflects US reckoning over 'ghost' demand  Reuters