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Morning Edition · Tuesday, August 11, 2026Published at 2:26 AM EDT · New York
Texas Halts New Data Center Grid Approvals as Requests Reach 474 Gigawatts
OpenAI wrote to Governor Greg Abbott pledging to pay for its own electric infrastructure and limit water use, days after Abbott ordered a statewide grid and water audit.
OpenAI sent Governor Greg Abbott a letter committing to pay for its own electric infrastructure, support new generation in Texas, minimize water use and operate with transparency toward neighboring communities. The letter followed Abbott's…
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