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TexasTowelie

(125,493 posts) Sat Dec 13, 2025, 07:48 AM Dec 13

AI data centers threaten Texas power grid as winter temps drop - NewsNation [View all]

Millions of Americans could suddenly lose electricity this winter as the nation’s power grids deal with increased strain, thanks to an increase in data centers opening across the country. Energy watchdogs have pointed to an elevated risk due to typical stress from winter, as well as AI data centers and population growth. NewsNation's Xavier Walton reports for "Morning in America."

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AI data centers threaten Texas power grid as winter temps drop - NewsNation [View all] TexasTowelie Dec 13 OP

Well, there's one advantage to global warming. BradBo Dec 13 #1

Texas has its own separate grid, except for the El Paso area. surfered Dec 13 #2

Ted Cruz might flee to Cancun for warmth IronLionZion Dec 13 #3

Hundreds of Texans died five years ago when their grid went down 70sEraVet Dec 13 #4