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Reports say data centers may help avert a Texas moratorium by supporting the power grid.

If data centers are positioned as grid assets, Texas could avoid a moratorium that would halt new capacity, making siting risk a key variable for operators.
Trade pressSlicast · November 4, 2026 at 19:44 UTC · US · Source: Crypto Briefing
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