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Texas lawmakers debate whether grid needs more gas generation as demand surges
Texas lawmakers are debating whether the power grid requires additional gas generation as demand rises. ERCOT officials highlighted challenges to future grid stability due to growing data center demand and the need for more dispatchable energy resources.
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