Data centers may avert Texas moratorium by aiding power grid

Data centers in Texas could help the state power grid and thereby avoid a moratorium on new connections, easing regulatory pressure on the sector. Integrating these facilities into energy strategies may reduce the need for restrictive measures and shape future infrastructure and energy policy in the state. The outcome matters for crypto mining and data-center operators whose expansion depends on grid access. What to watch next is whether Texas regulators formalize grid-supportive requirements instead of imposing a pause on new hookups.