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As data centers flock to Texas, ERCOT tries to decide which projects are feasible
By Natalie Weber at Houston Public Media
· June 1, 2026
· 1 min read
The state's grid operator will vote Tuesday on whether to begin a study of data centers, known as "Batch Zero," that would use a new evaluation process for adding projects to the grid.
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Published: June 1, 2026 ·
Source: Houston Public Media ·
Reading time: 1 min
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