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Abbott's data center pause taking several months in Texas
Around 300 proposed Texas data center projects are on hold for several months after Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) ordered an audit of new development, according to state regulators.
TL;DR
- Around 300 proposed Texas data center projects are on hold.
- The pause is due to Governor Greg Abbott's order for an audit of new development.
- These projects are undergoing evaluation by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT).
- Abbott's order introduces new standards for data center developers.
- The audit will focus on 'Batch Zero' projects that have already secured financing and land.