Texas will audit up to 300 projects, mostly data centers, after Gov. Greg Abbott’s order
Governor Abbott ordered an audit of data center projects in Texas, expanding plans that were already underway. The audit will review hundreds of projects seeking to connect to the power grid. Tech companies have expressed support for the audit, though details about how it will work remain unclear.
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2 developments- Aug 12The data center backlash reaches Texas
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Texas will audit up to 300 projects, mostly data centers, after Gov. Greg Abbott’s order