The Latest Breaking News from PUC

Texas agency sues to stop release of data center records that it says could aid terrorists

A lawsuit will test whether Texas officials can withhold data center location details under the state Homeland Security Act.

The Texas Tribune · 17h ago

Google Data Centre Deal Faces Minnesota Scrutiny as Tech Giants Pledge To Cover Their Energy Costs

Minnesota regulators are examining whether Google's proposed 15-year electricity agreement for its Pine Island data centre adequately protects other customers from infrastructure and stranded costs.

International Business Times UK · Oct 5

Despite state law, only eight of 160 utility companies have filed wildfire response plans

Lawmakers recently learned of the slow progress made by the companies, which have four months to come under compliance with the law prompted by the 2024 Panhandle wildfires.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 21

Residents and industry leaders at odds over transmission lines at legislative hearing

The growing backlash surrounding 765 kv lines, as well as data centers, was tackled at a nine-hour House hearing that included testimony and recommendations but no definitive answers.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 20

Who Pays for the High-Powered Grid that Data Centers Need?

Texas would make large AI hyperscalers pay for the wires that connect them. Whether they must also pay directly for the broader grid work needed to serve them is still an open question.

Texas Observer · Aug 11

10-year-old Volvo passes emission test but denied PUC certificate; owner moves Supreme Court; here's why it matters

A Volvo XC-60 owner has moved the Supreme Court after Delhi authorities refused to issue a PUC certificate for his 10-year-old diesel vehicle, even though it cleared the emission test. The PUC software, he says, blocks certificates based on the vehicle's age regardless of whether it passes or fails the…

The Economic Times · Aug 6

Greg Abbott Once Called Texas the 'Epicenter' of AI. Now He's Freezing Data Center Construction.

The bipartisan backlash against data centers reaches the Lone Star State.

Reason · Aug 4

Texas lawmakers want to halt plan to build high-voltage transmission lines across the state

Amid a backlash, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and a chorus of state senators said the the state's plan for building new high-voltage transmission lines needs to be changed as the oil and gas industry faces an electricity shortage.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 31

With Texas’ Data Center Boom, Uncertainty Is the Business Plan

Proposed projects are driven by sketchy numbers nobody has to prove: inflated demand, water use most companies never report, power plans that route around ordinary review. Either way, the public pays.

Texas Observer · Jul 28

6 Pennsylvania Electric Bill Changes to Check Before Summer Usage Peaks

Summer heat in Pennsylvania is about to do more than raise temperatures—it is also set to push electric bills higher in noticeable ways. The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has warned that price changes taking effect June 1 could directly impact what households pay during peak usage months. As air conditioners…

Everybody Loves Your Money · Jun 19