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The independence of the Texas grid means that when local load surges, pressure cannot be shared by purchasing power across regions, and it can only rely on increased output from local units, making the impact of new data center load on local emissions and grid reliability more direct.
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10/21/2026
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Valid until: 1/19/2027
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