Texas data centre demand could lift ERCOT peak by 125%, Datacloud USA panel hears

At Datacloud USA, industry leaders revealed that data centres represent 90% of ERCOT’s 474GW queue, with credible demand potentially lifting Texas peak grid demand by 125%. Amid state-ordered audits and rising scrutiny over subsidies and resources, developers remain bullish while urging the sector to proactively communicate its broader economic impact.