Texas will audit up to 300 projects, mostly data centers, after Gov. Greg Abbott’s order
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered an audit and verification of up to 300 projects, primarily data centers, due to concerns about their impact on the state's power grid. State grid operator officials informed the Public Utility Commission about the scope of this audit. The initiative aims to assess the effects of these facilities on Texas' energy infrastructure.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has mandated an audit and verification of approximately 250 to 300 projects across the state, with the majority identified as data centers. Officials from the state's grid operator conveyed the details of this extensive review to the Public Utility Commission.
The audit is a direct response to growing concerns regarding the strain these facilities place on Texas' electricity grid. The initiative aims to thoroughly assess the impact of data center operations on the state's energy infrastructure and ensure reliability.