EQUIPEngadget · 1h ago
Texas governor orders audit of new data centers after realizing over 400 gigawatts of power is a lot

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Texas leadership has initiated a formal audit of new data center developments following concerns over immense energy requirements. The state currently manages over 500 facilities and must evaluate the impact of a projected 400-gigawatt power demand on the local grid.
- 01Texas governor ordered a comprehensive audit of all incoming data center projects
- 02Current infrastructure supports over 500 active data centers across the state
- 03Future power demand from these facilities is projected to exceed 400 gigawatts
- 04State officials are assessing grid stability against rapid technological infrastructure expansion
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The state already hosts more than 500 data centers.