Texas Tightens Grid Rules for Data Centers as Power-Connection Requests Surge
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Updated · NPR · Jun 24
Texas Tightens Grid Rules for Data Centers as Power-Connection Requests Surge
3 articles · Updated · NPR · Jun 24
Summary
Texas adopted stricter standards for data centers seeking to connect to the state power grid, tightening entry requirements for new projects.
The move follows a flood of interconnection requests that state officials say includes speculative proposals, not just companies ready to build and operate in Texas.
The tougher screening is aimed at separating serious developers from paper projects as Texas manages rising demand to plug large power-hungry facilities into its grid.