Here’s how AI is impacting the Texas grid

“The large load interconnection queue, as of [November 2025], was 233 gigawatts … that's a nearly 300% increase from where it was at the beginning of the year.” AI data centers are driving a surge in demand on Texas’ grid, and ERCOT is having to play catch up. On the latest Blockspace pod, veteran energy reporter Tom Kleckner breaks down all the changes to ERCOT being debated for 2026. 🎧 Catch the latest episode of 'The Blockspace Pod,’ in partnership with Blockspace Media!