FERC Moves to Regulate Data Center and Power Plant Co-Location for Innovation and Consumer Protection
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FERC has directed PJM, the nation's largest grid operator, to revise its rules to better accommodate AI-driven data centers and large loads co-located with generators, ensuring grid reliability and consumer protection while promoting technological innovation. The order addresses tariff clarity issues, mandates new transmission service options, and emphasizes reliability and fair regulation as technology advances.
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