ClimateQuartzabout 2 hours ago
Texas Law Mandates Data Center Power Curtailment
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A 2025 Texas law requires new large data centers to install equipment allowing grid operators to cut power remotely during emergencies. This regulation addresses grid strain caused by AI demand, aiming to reduce wait times for power connections while managing infrastructure costs for utilities planning to spend at least $1.4 trillion through 2030.
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