Entergy opens new plant as data center demand strains Texas grid

Entergy brought a new generation facility online while Texas regulators pursued penalties against data centers and virtual power plant adoption accelerated nationwide, reflecting mounting pressure on regional grids from AI infrastructure an

First covered Oct 18, 2026 · 7:03 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

Entergy opens new plant as data center demand strains Texas grid — Image via texasenergyandpower.com

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23d Texas Energy & Power Costing Consumers | Reading and Podcast Picks October 18, 2026 — Entergy’s new plant; Vance in Texas; Data center penalties; Oil growth in the South; and VPP growth nationwide.

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Appeared in: 2026-10-18 (#2) · 2026-10-19 (#2)

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