Texas governor directs PUCT, ERCOT to audit all data centers seeking grid connection
If projects fail to comply with set requirements, they will be denied access to the grid
If projects fail to comply with set requirements, they will be denied access to the grid
Tract denies the allegations
Generators permitted for one year
Files to create a registry of data centers across footprint
Would be refunded if the project is successfully energized
Accuses Chemours of bad science
Applies to data centers with a capacity of 8MW or more
Leader argues that rules need to be written before the concrete is poured
Including utility heavyweights Southern Company, PPL Corp, NextEra Energy, Duke Energy, and American Electric Power
Pipeline was expected to feed fuel cells on the site
Imposes a one-year moratorium on data centers with a capacity of 50MW or more
Will now head to the governor for final approval
Would target data centers with a capacity of 100MW or more
Part of its Community-First AI Infrastructure initiative, announced earlier in the year
Will impact projects with a capacity of 75MW or more
Applies to all of the country's RTOs
Would impose FERC jurisdiction over the connection of large loads to the grid
Also exploring voluntary flexibility arrangements
Will see bills for industrial customers in Pennsylvania increase by $332.54 per month
Scheduled to take effect on June 10, 2026, pending approval
Will require large load data centers to cover the costs for the electricity grid infrastructure needed to serve them
Will come into force in July
Will come into effect July 1
Proposed by Democrat Lindsey Prather