Texas Freezes New Data Center Power Connections To Shield Aging Grid

By Jeremy Hsu · Ars Technica · 2026-08-04

Governor Greg Abbott has instructed state regulators to pause grid approvals for high-demand computing facilities, according to reporting from Ars Technica. The directive forces ERCOT to delay its Batch Zero connection program while officials assess how massive energy requirement

Governor Greg Abbott has instructed state regulators to pause grid approvals for high-demand computing facilities, according to reporting from Ars Technica. The directive forces ERCOT to delay its Batch Zero connection program while officials assess how massive energy requirement