Texas Power Grid Faces Rising Demand as AI Data Centers Fuel Energy Debate

As the summer continues to heat up, so are the discussions about the Texas power grid and the impact of data centers. Just ...

El Paso seeks statewide protections for residents from data center costs

El Paso is pushing state regulators to shield residents from rising electric costs linked to new data centers.

ERCOT sets new power demand record as Texas summer heat intensifies

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas recorded a new all-time power demand high of 91,089 megawatts on July 22, ...

Texas lawmakers debate whether grid needs more gas generation as demand surges

Texas ERCOT officials warned that despite successfully managing a record-breaking summer peak demand of 91,089 megawatts, ...
Austin

TX Senate committee holds hearing to discuss data center demand on ERCOT grid, actions

Austin ISD board to decide Paredes Middle School’s future to avoid takeover Austin ISD trustees are expected to take a final vote at 6 p.m. tonight on the future of Paredes Middle School, as the ...