FERC “Show Cause Orders” Seek to Accelerate Large Load Interconnections to the Grid

Short summary

FERC issued June 18 Show Cause Orders directing six grid operators to accelerate data center interconnection to 60-90 days, addressing transmission delays, cost transparency, and resource adequacy for AI infrastructure. Key deadlines: ISO/RTO responses by August 17, resource adequacy reports by July 20. Orders require flexible load services, co-location accommodations, alternative transmission technologies, and expedited study processes.

• •FERC orders ISOs/RTOs to accelerate data center interconnection timelines to 60-90 days
• •Addresses transmission costs, flexible load services, and resource adequacy through Show Cause Orders
• •Critical deadlines: August 17 for responses, July 20 for resource reports

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