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ERCOT projects a significant surge in regional power demand through the 2030s driven by accelerating data centre growth.

Validates the need for massive generation additions and transmission expansion in Texas to avoid curtailment or reliability risks for AI workloads.
Trade pressSlicast · August 22, 2026 · US · Source: Google News
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ERCOT projects a significant surge in regional power demand through the 2030s driven by accelerating data centre growth.

Validates the need for massive generation additions and transmission expansion in Texas to avoid curtailment or reliability risks for AI workloads.

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