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Texas blocks data centers from connecting to grid unless they reveal impacts

Hacker News•Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 08:44 PM•2 min read

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Source: [Hacker News](https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/08/texas-halts-data-center-connections-to-power-grid-amid-overwhelming-demand/)

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