Episode 1896 • • 1:11:23 - 1:18:51
1896: Just Dew It
Texas Stranded Power and Data Center Interconnects
A chairman of the Texas Energy Committee explains that AI data center developers are "hunting" for stranded power in rural areas like Turkey, Texas, where wind and solar energy cannot reach the main ERCOT grid due to line congestion. While billions are being invested in these facilities, state legislators estimate only 15% of proposed projects will actually be completed. The "hyperscalers" like Google and Meta are reportedly competing for limited grid interconnects.