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Covering oil & gas for @EENewsUpdates /@Politico. Former @houstonchron energy transition reporter. Recovering Florida woman. Tips or story ideas? DM me!
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Mo' power (for Texas data centers), mo' problems

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By Shelby Webb Verified
| POLITICO Verified
Texas, you might want to sit down before you see how much electricity the state is going to need to power data centers. The state's main electric grid operator now estimates demand could nearly double by 2032 , jumping from an all-time record of 91 gigawatts set last week to an eye-popping 175 GW — with the bulk driven by data centers. Electricity concerns from data centers and long-range power lines have roiled the state in recent months.
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E&E News: Texas power demand could double with data center surge

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By Shelby Webb Verified
| POLITICO Pro Verified
The state’s main grid operator told lawmakers the continued growth might lead to reliability risks without changes to the generation mix. ENERGYWIRE | Demand on Texas’ main power grid could nearly double in the next five to six years because of a wave of new data centers, electricity officials said Wednesday. Pablo Vegas, CEO of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, told state lawmakers that demand on the grid could reach 175 gigawatts by 2032.
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Texas data center critics push for special session

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By Shelby Webb Verified
| E&E News Verified
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is facing growing calls to convene a special session to enact more oversight on data centers, though the Republican may be unlikely to budge from a planned legislative blitz next year. Dozens of protesters gathered Monday on the steps of the state Capitol ahead of a state Senate Finance Committee hearing, demanding more action be taken between now and the next regular legislative session slated to begin in January.
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