Data center backlash: Texas and Musk
Texas's incoming governor wants a pause on new data centers, and a Lithuanian MP is offering Musk a European home for them. UK gas demand is also rising on data centre use.
What we know
Governor-elect Hinojosa called for a pause until protections are in place. Lithuanian MP Matas Maldeikis invited Musk to relocate. FT/First Squawk note UK gas demand rising due to data centres.
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