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Abbott's Data Center Directive Opens a Narrow Audit Window for Texas Manufacturers on Utility Contracts and Grid Access
Infrastructure & Utilities

Abbott's Data Center Directive Opens a Narrow Audit Window for Texas Manufacturers on Utility Contracts and Grid Access

Gov. Abbott's June 10 directive forces PUC and ERCOT to restructure how data centers pay for grid infrastructure — with a July 17 regulatory response deadline that creates an immediate audit trigger for Texas manufacturers in active utility negotiations or expansion planning.

6 min read·June 12, 2026
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