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Texas governor orders audit of new data centers
Filed: Aug 04, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Summary: Texas Gov. orders an audit of new data centers after noting their power demand exceeds 400 gigawatts.
WHO: Texas governor
WHAT: Ordered an audit of new data centers
WHEN: Aug 04, 2026 at 6:48 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The governor said the power demand for new data centers exceeds 400 gigawatts.
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