FERC Moves to Regulate Data Center and AI Co-Location in Power Grids

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FERC has directed PJM, the largest grid operator in the US, to revise its rules to better accommodate AI-driven data centers and large loads, ensuring grid reliability, fair rates, and consumer protection, while also addressing issues related to interconnection and capacity expansion.
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