Texas PUC eases data center interconnection rules after pushback

The Public Utility Commission of Texas eliminated a contested fee, cut financial security requirements in half, and extended deadlines for new data center grid connections, backing away from stricter standards proposed in March.

First covered Sep 21, 2026 · 8:00 AM PT · 1 article

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5d Utility Dive Texas PUC adopts softened rules on data center interconnection — The Public Utility Commission of Texas backed off the standards it proposed in March, eliminating a non-refundable interconnection fee, halving its financial…

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Appeared in: 2026-09-21 (#3) · 2026-09-22 (#6)

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