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ERCOT plans audit of Texas data center electricity demand
United States
First seen: Aug 21, 2026, 12:16 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 21, 2026, 12:16 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
ERCOT says it plans to complete an audit of data centers by December. The audit concerns electricity demand on the Texas grid.
SO WHAT?
Rapidly growing data-center demand could affect grid planning and reliability.
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