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Ercot to Review AI Projects Amid Power Demand Surge

2/4/2026

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  • Electric Reliability Council of Texas (Ercot) will reassess AI data-center projects to ensure the grid can meet potential demand of 8.2 gigawatts.
  • The review will occur in batches every six months to assess cumulative impact.
  • More than 250 gigawatts of projects seek connections, far exceeding the grid’s capacity.
  • Ercot will hold a workshop next week and submit its revised plan to state regulators for approval later this month.