ERCOT
Coverage of ERCOT in the Nexus archive.
- Texas energy agencies respond to governor’s data center directive by requesting more authority from lawmakers
ERCOT and the PUCT have taken steps to regulate large energy consumers and are requesting the Texas legislature to expand their authority. The agencies responded to the governor’s directive on data center energy use by seeking additional regulatory power.
- Texas landowners seek pause in $2B 765-kV transmission line case over notice concerns
Texas landowners are seeking a pause in a $2 billion 765-kV transmission line case, claiming they were not properly notified after route changes. The project is tied to the expansion of the ERCOT grid.
- Where new data centers hope to open (June 9, 2026)
The article discusses the planned locations for new large data centers across the state, referencing ERCOT data that identifies specific hot spots for development.
- ERCOT predicts record summer energy demand
ERCOT predicts a record summer energy demand. Energy experts state that growth in renewables will help the state's power grid meet this increased demand.