Texas Freezes New Permits for Data Centers
Texas has halted new data center permits amid rising interconnection requests, impacting energy infrastructure planning.
Texas has paused new permits for data centers due to a surge in interconnection requests. By June 2024, requests soared to 474 GW, raising concerns about the grid's capacity and the approval process. This situation highlights the challenges engineers face in managing energy infrastructure and ensuring reliability.
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