Texas halts data center connections to power grid amid overwhelming demand
Governor who touted Texas as AI “epicenter” pauses data center grid connections.
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Published: 4 August 2026
Source: Ars Technica
Category: News
Topics: Environment
Retrieved: 5 August 2026
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