Gov. Abbott touts data center company support for audit, pause of new data center approvals
Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered a temporary halt on new data center approvals while state agencies conduct audits of facilities seeking to connect to the power grid. The pause affects companies applying for permission to build data centers in the state. The exact reason for the audits is not yet clear from available reports.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott effectively pauses new data center projects pending statewide grid audit
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3 developments- Aug 3Data center approvals in Texas halted until audits completed, Gov. Greg Abbott says
- Aug 4Only center coverage:Abbott requires new data centers to provide more information before they can hook up to Texas's grid
- Aug 4Gov. Greg Abbott halts new data centers as electricity demand surges: ‘Texans must come first’
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