In a resource adequacy report ERCOT published earlier this month, the grid operator reported that some of the low risk of ordering an energy emergency alert, or controlled outages, has been influenced by the recent and forecasted addition of data centers that are planned to operate 24/7.
The $360 million investment to connect ERCOT to a major U.S. power grid is part of the Biden administration’s Investing in America agenda.
Concern about data centers’ high use of both power and water grows in the nation and in Texas as the state attracts more of them while trying to figure out how to supply enough energy.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas is looking to add generative AI and cloud products to increase efficiency and productivity.
The budget has several technical projects with funding topping $1 million in the course of two years.
If approved by lawmakers, Senate Bill 1751 would strip financial incentives for crypto miners that participate in demand response programs related to the state’s electric grid.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas has asked vendors to submit quotes to procure network hardware to replace existing network switches.
One of his main takeaways is that the state’s industry will remain stable.
The founders hope to build out “controllable load resources” to assist when the Texas grid is running high.
The Texas Blockchain Council leader recently spoke to the media regarding those concerns.
The new version will port the existing one and offer more features and a better user experience.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas directs where power is supplied throughout the state.
