FERC Presses Grid Operators on Data Center, Large Load Interconnections
Patrick R. Pennella7d ago
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On June 18, 2026, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) directed each of the six regional grid operators it regulates (the Independent System Operators (ISOs) and Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs)) and their member transmission owners to justify or reform the terms of their tariffs related to interconnections for data center and other large energy users (Show Cause Orders).
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