Regulators Begin Making Data Centers Pay Their Own Way After Abbott Directive

Texas regulators have issued new rules requiring data centres to pay for transmission infrastructure they require and post financial security for interconnection, rather than shifting costs to residential ratepayers. The changes follow Governor Abbott's June directive and include requirements that large loads contribute to reducing residential electric bills, with regulators seeking expanded authority over computational loads and foreign ownership restrictions.

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