PolicyTechRadarabout 2 hours ago
Texas, California Tighten Data Center Rules
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott paused new data center grid connections until an ERCOT audit finishes in December, while California Governor Gavin Newsom signed laws making data centers pay for grid upgrades and disclose water use. The moves follow local opposition that blocked 45 projects worth over $68 billion in the second quarter of 2026.
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