TEXAS — Energy demand is surging in Texas, and it might go even higher soon.

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, also known as ERCOT, has voted on a resolution to add new rules on something called “large electronic loads.”

What does that mean for the grid, and for you at home?

What You Need To Know • In a meeting on Monday, ERCOT revealed that large electronic loads, which refer to operations by places like data centers, were taken offline more than two dozen times in the past two years • ERCOT’s board approved a resolution to add new rules around power demands. They’ll look at how to keep these companies online but also accountable for their usage • The plan right now would raise the price tag for Texas power, which could mean a higher energy bill for you at home

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