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Texas law gives grid operator power to disconnect data centers during crisis
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this post was submitted on 18 Aug 2025
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Yeah, but the grid operator will get money to not do that
data centers can be an incredible source of warmth during a blizzard
If they don't do that the whole grid goes down, they won't be making any money then.