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Oncor Expands Texas Grid as Data Center Demand Rises
Oncor plans 20% larger grid buildout for data centers, raising cost questions for Texas customers.
In brief
Oncor plans 20% larger grid buildout for data centers, raising cost questions for Texas customers. Oncor expects 20% increase in grid construction for data centers, with $6 billion in customer collateral to manage potential ratepayer costs. Originally reported by Dallas Express.
Oncor's Grid Expansion Plans
Oncor expects its next five-year construction program to grow roughly 20% as data-center power requests mount.
Data Center Power Requests
Oncor's transmission queue contains about 293 gigawatts of data-center requests as of September 30.
Current Financial Commitments
Oncor expects to spend approximately $9 billion on capital projects in 2026, its largest annual program.
Collateral for Projects
Oncor holds approximately $6 billion in collateral from customers seeking generation or large commercial connections.
Batch Zero Projects
ERCOT conditionally classified roughly 24 gigawatts of Oncor's submitted customer load as base load.
Infrastructure Trade-Offs
Texas regulators approved 424.2 miles of Oncor high-voltage lines with combined costs approaching $3.95 billion.
Key Decisions Ahead
Oncor faces decisions on which projects survive ERCOT scrutiny and how costs are distributed to ratepayers.
What to remember
Oncor expects 20% increase in grid construction for data centers, with $6 billion in customer collateral to manage potential ratepayer costs.
