Texas just survived a brutal heatwave without a power grid collapse—thanks to solar, wind, batteries, and upgraded transmission lines. But behind the resilience? A massive surge in demand driven by exploding data centers, projected to need 17,000 megawatts of power. CPS Energy says commercial energy use could double by 2040, while residential growth will be minimal. The big question: Who pays for the billions in new infrastructure? The Public Utility Commission is pushing for data centers to shoulder the cost, not regular customers. No rate hikes are planned for CPS Energy customers right now—last increase was 4.25% in February 2024. ERCOT’s CEO says a final decision on cost allocation is expected by year’s end. Grid held strong, bills stay stable for now, but the future hinges on who foots the bill for Texas’s digital boom.
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