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Texas Governor Abbott orders audit of data center power consumption and pauses new grid connections pending review

Regulatory halt delays 49.8 GW of planned capacity and risks up to $15 billion in project costs
NewswireSlicast · August 7, 2026 · US · Source: Google News
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Texas Governor Abbott orders audit of data center power consumption and pauses new grid connections pending review

Regulatory halt delays 49.8 GW of planned capacity and risks up to $15 billion in project costs

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