ERCOT changes process for data centers connecting to Texas power grid

The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) last month approved changes to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas’ (ERCOT) process for evaluating requests from data centers and other large power users seeking to connect to the Texas grid. The new process more effectively manages the rapid growth in grid interconnection requests while ensuring electric reliability for Texas homes and businesses. The changes followed Gov. Greg Abbott’s direction June 10 for ERCOT and the PUCT to take immediate steps to protect residential ratepayers from the costs of data center expansion. A record number of large electric users are lining up to... Article Link