More Data Centers Complying with Abbott’s Directive as up to 1,800 Projects Halted

Abbott Freezes Texas Data Centers Amid Grid and Water Concerns

Austin, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott says dozens of technology companies have agreed to tougher standards for data center development after Texas temporarily halted approvals for projects seeking connections to the state power grid. The pause affects an interconnection queue containing more than 1,800 projects representing about 474 gigawatts of proposed electricity demand — more than five times Texas’ record peak demand. Abbott said roughly 90% of …

PUCT, ERCOT adapting to Abbott's data center directive

Both agencies have been directed to audit all data center projects before they can connect to the state’s grid.

More data centers complying with Abbott’s directive as up to 1,800 projects halted

(The Center Square) – After Gov. Greg Abbott issued two data center directives and a temporary pause on data center development in Texas, dozens of companies have said they will comply.

Faux Pause: Why Greg Abbott’s data center ‘crackdown’ looks a lot like election-year theater

Gov. Greg Abbott touts Texas' open doors for data center development at media event with Google officials last November. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott early this