Texas
A States energy state market page covering retail rates, generation mix, regulator and clean energy policy, alongside the 17 reports filed on it so far.
Oncor's 33 GW Peak Demand Drives 20% Capital Plan Increase
Sempra expects a 20% increase to Oncor's five-year $47.5 billion capital plan after the Texas utility hit a new peak demand of 33 GW, driven by...
Texas agencies bypass Abbott's data center permit moratorium
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has processed dozens of data center-related permits since Governor Greg Abbott's September 21 directive...
Federal court blocks Big Bend border wall construction
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction halting border wall construction in Texas' 500-mile Big Bend sector.
Texas Pauses Data Center Infrastructure Permits Pending Review
Texas environmental regulators have halted air and water permits for data center-supporting infrastructure.
RMI Report Details Battery Grid Benefits Amid Slowing Growth
A new RMI analysis shows grid-scale batteries cut energy costs and boosted reliability in California and Texas, while also providing local tax...
Texas PUC Softens Data Center Grid Interconnection Rules
The Texas Public Utility Commission has adopted final interconnection rules for large loads.
Soluna completes 83 MW Kati 1, secures ERCOT Base Load classification
Soluna has finished building its 83 MW Kati 1 facility in Texas and secured conditional Base Load classification from ERCOT.
Texas data centre demand could raise ERCOT peak by 125%
A panel at Datacloud USA heard that an audit of interconnection requests estimates 205GW of credible data centre demand.
Texas Grid Reliability Improves with Renewables and Storage
Record levels of renewable energy and battery storage have enabled the Texas grid operator ERCOT to avoid issuing conservation appeals during a hot...
Texas, Washington Lead U.S. Electricity Generation Surge
U.S. Utility-scale electricity generation rose 2.1% in the first half of 2026, driven by data centers and large users.
ERCOT Delays Batch Zero Classifications
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas has postponed issuing conditional classifications for large-load projects for a second time, citing...
Texas Audits 474 GW Data Centre Queue
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered an audit of over 474 gigawatts of data centre power connection requests to the ERCOT grid.
TIDAL PWR, BTQ Plan Data Center Power for Advanced Computing
A Texas data center developer and a technology firm specializing in advanced systems are creating a 90-day blueprint for integrating future advanced...
Texas Data Centers Face New Audit
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has directed the state's Public Utility Commission to audit data center interconnection requests.
Arizona's Grid Battery Growth Spurt: Will it Last?
Arizona installed more grid battery capacity than every state except Texas in the first half of 2026, adding three projects of 250 megawatts each.
Sage Geosystems Brings First Next-Gen Geothermal Plant Online
Sage Geosystems has successfully brought its first next-generation geothermal plant online in Texas, marking a significant milestone in the...
Texas Grid Faces Supply Constraints Amid Record Demand Growth
A recent market report by Ascend Analytics highlights the challenges facing the Texas grid as peak demand is expected to reach 120 GW by 2030...