Texas' moratorium on new data-center approvals is the defining story of the week, and a clear signal that the AI infrastructure boom is entering a more heavily scrutinized phase. In this issue of Digital Power Weekly, Keel Infrastructure SVP Chris Ruppel unpacks what it means that ERCOT's interconnection queue has swelled to more than 474 GW, over five times the state's record peak demand, with data centers accounting for roughly 90% of new power requests. Texas' audit will examine projects' electricity and water requirements, on-site generation, public incentives, ownership and community impacts, while ERCOT has paused its initial "Batch Zero" review pending the outcome.
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08.10.26
Digital Power Digest
Digital Power Digest- Volume 1: August 3 - August 9, 2026
Texas' data center moratorium tests AI infrastructure growth as ERCOT's queue hits 474 GW. Keel's Chris Ruppel breaks down what it means for developers.
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