Texas to audit 300 projects, mainly data centers, by Abbott’s order

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The Texas government has placed hundreds of construction projects across the state under scrutiny. Governor Abbott’s executive order requires an exhaustive review of up to 300 proposals, prioritizing those related to data storage and processing. This action responds to growing concern over the high energy demand generated by these facilities. Previously, the state power grid operator already considered conducting inspections on some of these projects. However, the new directive accelerates the timeline and establishes much stricter evaluation criteria for developers. The main goal is to ensure that the electrical infrastructure can support the load without compromising service for residents. State authorities will closely supervise the process to ensure that each project complies with current regulations before moving forward. It is expected that this more rigorous control will help prevent potential power supply failures during peak consumption seasons.