NRG nears 1.2-GW power supply deal with hyperscaler amid Texas data center curbs

NRG Energy is negotiating a large capacity agreement with a hyperscaler as Texas tightens restrictions on new data center development, positioning customer-backed power supplies as an alternative to traditional grid connections.

First covered Aug 6, 2026 · 7:16 AM PT · 1 article

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3h Utility Dive NRG nears 1.2-GW hyperscaler deal amid Texas data center pause — President and CEO Robert Gaudette said NRG’s approach to delivering customer-backed capacity would thrive in a more restrictive environment for data center…

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Appeared in: 2026-08-06 (#2)

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