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US Power-Demand Forecast Cut After Texas Pause on Data Centers | Bloomberg
Projected electricity sales growth for 2027 has been revised down from 2.9% to 1.8%. Analysts attribute this change to a halt in data center construction in Texas.
“The revision follows Texas ordering an audit of new data center projects that seek to connect to the state’s power grid, effectively pausing development. The state’s grid operator is considering approximately 474 gigawatts in connection requests, which is over five times the state’s peak demand.”
Austin Energy transformers via The Texas Tribune
Disbanding City-Owned Utilities Won’t Lower Costs, Officials Say | The Texas Tribune
In a recent campaign, Gov. Greg Abbott suggested abolishing municipally owned utilities to foster competition and lower prices. However, city officials argue that such a move would actually raise electricity rates.
“San Antonio and Austin have the two largest city-owned electric utilities in Texas, which claim to provide some of the lowest rates due to their nonprofit status that reinvests profits back into the community.”
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