ERCOT
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The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, which manages most of the state's power grid.
Why it's here
Placed in Assess: 1 article(s) of evidence from 1 source(s), led by regulatory news, with 1 in the last 30 days. Confidence 24%. Low accumulated evidence, so it defaults conservatively pending more signal.
Evidence (1)
- 8Ars Technica AI·8/4/2026regulationTexas Halts New Data Center Grid Connections
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered a moratorium on new power grid connections for data centers while regulators review their potential impacts on the grid and local communities. The move targets projects moving through ERCOT's interconnection process and reflects rising concern over the strain from the state's rapid data center expansion.