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Public Utility Commission of Texas approves new process for big energy users

The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) approved the Electric Reliability Council of Texas's (ERCOT) new way of assessing requests from large loads to connect with the Texas...

As data centers seek to tap Texas’ energy, grid regulators are close to approving a new way of vetting requests

The Public Utility Commission of Texas on Thursday will weigh and vote on ERCOT’s proposal to streamline the power approval process for data centers.

Texas, facing 438 GW queue, approves initial large-load interconnection process

The first projects to navigate the process will be called “Batch Zero." The Electric Reliability Council of Texas says its large-load queue is almost 90% data centers.

ERCOT Continues to Dominate U.S. Grid Pipeline with Massive BESS and Solar Expansion

More than one-third of all generating capacity seeking to come online in the U.S. is located within ERCOT, underscoring Texas’ dominant position in the nation’s energy expansion. T...

Texas PUC approves ‘ride-through’ rules for data centers

“There is no debate that voltage and frequency excursions on the transmission network create reliability concerns, which increase with the interconnection of each new large computa...

Data centers seek to tap Texas' energy, regulators are close to approving a new way of vetting requests

Texas must find a way to more than quadruple its energy production in the next six years or risk high energy prices and blackouts.

ERCOT Warns Data Center Load Growth Projections Are Overstated, Signaling Further Downside for Texas PPAs

ERCOT warned Texas data center demand forecasts may be overstated, adding downside pressure to PPA valuations. Preliminary projections pointing to explosive load growth on the Texa...

Bexar BESS achieves NERC registration in ERCOT

The 100-MW Bexar Battery Energy Storage System, developed by Goshe Energy Storage, has reached commercial operations and NERC registration in Bexar County, Texas. As a facility exc...

Governor Abbott Directs PUC and ERCOT to Protect Texas Ratepayers from Data Center Costs

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Goldman Flags Tightening Power Grid In Texas Amid Rapid Data Center Growth

Goldman Flags Tightening Power Grid In Texas Amid Rapid Data Center Growth TYLER DURDENGoldman shared some of their thoughts on the tightening of power markets as the decade comes...

ERCOT sees possible record power use in Texas summer warning

The grid operator is preparing for a "hot summer with temps comparable to Summer 2023."

Southwestern Public Service wins $113M reliability grant from Texas

The Texas Energy Fund has allocated more than $4 billion as part of the state’s effort to boost grid reliability. The award to SPS covers a drone-based pole inspection program and...

Governor Abbott directs Public Utility Commission to require data centers to fully fund electric needs

In a letter to the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), Gov. Greg Abbott called for immediate action that would ensure T...

RWE, Meta sign Texas solar PPA

RWE, Meta sign Texas solar PPA

Texas Republicans Have a Data Center Problem

Texas Nights Are Getting Hotter, and the Power Grid Isn’t Ready

Texas is heading into summer 2026 with a power grid under pressure from two directions. Data centers and large computing facilities are adding enormous, continuous electricity dema...

Texas adds another huge solar farm as ERCOT grid demand soars

Texas keeps piling on solar projects as electricity demand surges on the ERCOT grid – and now another massive one is moving ahead. more…

ERCOT predicts record summer energy demand

Energy experts say a growth in renewables will help the state's power grid meet increasing demand this summer.

Texas, Ohio streamline electrician licensing to support workforce needs

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TLDR) on Thursday announced it has entered a reciprocity agreement with the Ohio Industry Licensing Board to support the need for...

Electric sector needs firm gas supply to protect grid reliability, gas industry report says

The report, prepared for the Natural Gas Council, applauded reforms introduced following Winter Storm Uri in 2021 but said better coordination between the gas and electric sectors...

Texas data centers could face new restrictions during power outages

Are data centers a threat to the reliability of Texas' power grid? 

Texas Electricity Ratings Names the 2026 Best Texas Electricity Providers

Annual rankings spotlight the top five retail electricity providers serving Texas homes and businesses

An unprecedented data center boom means new challenges for Texas. Find out what’s planned near you.

A Texas Tribune analysis identified at least 248 planned data center projects. Opponents fear the projects will spike Texans’ electric bills and make the grid less reliable. But in...

RWE secures Meta PPA on 298-MW Texas solar project

RWE and Meta have arranged a long-term corporate power purchase agreement (PPA) for the electricity generated by the 298-MWAC Rabbit’s Foot Solar project in Northeast Texas. Rabbit...