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AI Load Rules Tighten as Broadcom Sketches 20-GW Compute Finance

Friday, September 11, 2026 · 7 min

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ERCOT large-load rules are moving toward board approval as Broadcom sketches a 20-GW AI compute financing platform, while Comcast and Equinix try to compress enterprise connectivity from weeks to days.

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ERCOT large-load rules are moving toward board approval as Broadcom sketches a 20-GW AI compute financing platform, while Comcast and Equinix try to compress enterprise connectivity from weeks to days.

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