Texas legislators are kicking off their 2026 interim charges committee work, focusing on energy, economic development, permitting, and grid reliability ahead of the 2027 legislative session. Committees are tasked with examining energy infrastructure, regulatory barriers, and strategies to sustain the Texas economy, all of which intersect with one of the fastest-growing sectors in Texas: data centers. When planned thoughtfully, data centers can strengthen Texas’ economy and electric grid. Contrary to conventional wisdom, energy costs for everyday Texans can actually be reduced by integrating grid-interactive infrastructure, such as demand-responsive operations with co-located energy generation and storage. Texas law already recognizes the…
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