Texas Eases Big-Load Rules as Data Center Buildout Hits Local Limits
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 · 5 min
Texas PUC softened large-load interconnection standards as ERCOT audits a 474 GW queue dominated by data centers, while Digital Realty adds Los Angeles subsea landing plans and a Pennsylvania township tightens local siting rules.
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Texas PUC softened large-load interconnection standards as ERCOT audits a 474 GW queue dominated by data centers, while Digital Realty adds Los Angeles subsea landing plans and a Pennsylvania township tightens local siting rules.
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- Texas PUC adopts softened rules on data center interconnection — Utility Dive
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- Digital Realty to Develop New Cable Landing Station in Los — Digital Realty Trust, L.P.
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- Benton Twp. approves environmentally conscious data center ordinance — The Times-Tribune
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