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Texas law gives grid operator power to disconnect data centers during crisis (www.utilitydive.com)
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[–] thann@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Yeah, but the grid operator will get money to not do that

[–] spicehoarder@lemmy.zip 1 points 3 weeks ago

data centers can be an incredible source of warmth during a blizzard

[–] sefra1@lemmy.zip 1 points 3 weeks ago

If they don't do that the whole grid goes down, they won't be making any money then.