Texas halts data-center approvals for state-led audits of energy, water, and incentives
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Governor Greg Abbott ordered audits of all data centers seeking connection to the ERCOT grid, pausing approvals until the Public Utility Commission and ERCOT verify details on tax breaks, electricity, water use, cooling, local impacts, and ownership; with more than 1,800 projects in the interconnection queue (about 90% data centers) the move could slow hyperscale development and heighten calls for transparency and tighter regulation.
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