The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has said it intends to complete Governor Greg Abbott's audit of all data centers seeking a grid connection by December.
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Abbott directed ERCOT and the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) to undertake a comprehensive audit of all data center projects currently advancing through ERCOT’s interconnection process early last month.
