Texas slams brakes on data center projects as Abbott orders sweeping industry audit

Texas slams brakes on data center projects as Abbott orders sweeping industry audit


As data centers continue to sprout up around the country, some leaders have begun reassessing and responding to many communities’ concerns about their impact.

On Monday, Governor Greg Abbott (R-Texas) announced a comprehensive data center audit as concerns grow around many of the projects.

‘Our top priority is to protect Texans’ safety and quality of life.’

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Abbott directed the two relevant Texas agencies, the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, to conduct a full audit on all data center projects, pausing all projects until they successfully complete the process.

The audit itself demands that these data centers demonstrate their impact on local communities. The audit will specifically require answers regarding water and electricity usage, as well as solutions to reduce noise and

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