Abbott Orders Pause On Texas Data Center Approvals Pending Audit
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Source: Zero Hedge
Published: 2026-08-05 12:35 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Energy
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Snippet:
Texas Governor Greg Abbott just ordered a pause on approving new data center projects via the state's grid interconnection process over concerns that a surge in electricity demand could threaten reliability amid growing opposition to the projects.
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