Greg Abbott tells PUC, ERCOT to rein in costs of new data centers

News ClipHouston Chronicle·TX·6/10/2026

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to take action to control the costs associated with new data center developments. This directive aims to manage the financial impact of data centers on the state's electricity grid and consumers.

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Gov: Greg Abbott, Public Utility Commission of Texas, Electric Reliability Council of Texas
Greg Abbott tells PUC, ERCOT to rein in costs of new data centers  Houston Chronicle