The sheer volume of energy demand from Texas data centers is creating headaches for the state's grid operator.

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‘Rapid explosion’ of data centers causes planning struggles for Texas power grid

As companies look to build projects that consume more power than cities, ERCOT is trying to plan transmission.

by Arcelia Martin, Inside Climate News October 29, 2025October 29, 2025

As companies look to build projects that consume more power than cities, ERCOT is trying to plan transmission.

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Texas regulators shelve an electricity market reform proposal they say does too little to shore up grid

The Public Utility Commission found that the performance credit mechanism, a financial tool the Legislature capped at $1 billion, would only marginally improve reliability of the state power grid.

by Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune December 29, 2024April 13, 2025

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Crypto miners must register with state and reveal power usage under new Texas rule

The Public Utility Commission of Texas adopted the rule amid surging demand for power across the state and a growing crypto mining industry in Texas.

by Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune November 29, 2024January 7, 2025

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Texans should prepare for ‘life-threatening’ wind chills, but officials remain confident in power grid

Gov. Greg Abbott and other leaders say Texans should protect their homes and vehicles as large portions of the state will experience dangerously cold temperatures.

by Emily Foxhall, The Texas Tribune December 21, 2022August 17, 2023

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Texas grid still vulnerable to extreme winter weather, ERCOT estimate shows

Changes to Texas’ power grid have improved ERCOT’s ability to keep power flowing during major winter storms, but in an extreme scenario, the grid could still face rolling blackouts, a seasonal assessment shows.

by Erin Douglas, The Texas Tribune November 30, 2022December 29, 2024

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‘Rapid explosion’ of data centers causes planning struggles for Texas power grid

Texas regulators shelve an electricity market reform proposal they say does too little to shore up grid

Crypto miners must register with state and reveal power usage under new Texas rule

Texans should prepare for ‘life-threatening’ wind chills, but officials remain confident in power grid

Texas grid still vulnerable to extreme winter weather, ERCOT estimate shows

Former chief of Texas’ grid says Greg Abbott made the call to keep power prices high during freeze

Beto O’Rourke says utility bills rising as Gov. Greg Abbott forces Texans to pay for February freeze

When it comes to utility failures during the February freeze, it’s time to stop playing ‘San Antonio nice’

Analysis: After statewide power outages, Texas lawmakers reconsider an ounce of prevention

Paperwork failures worsened Texas blackouts, sparking mid-storm scramble to restore critical fuel supply

The Texas Public Utility Commission’s revolving door between industry and regulator

ERCOT overcharged power companies $16 billion for electricity during winter freeze, firm says

Reforming Texas’ power grid requires serious regulatory oversight, not finger-pointing

Four ERCOT board members who live outside of Texas resign in the aftermath of the power outage, winter storm

Texas officials block electricity providers from sending bills, disconnecting utilities for nonpayment

Climate change will drive up energy use in Texas and beyond

Internet and phone services in rural Texas threatened as state slashes subsidies for providers

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