Stay current on ISO rulings, FERC orders, and regulatory changes that affect power procurement and data center siting decisions.
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The Electric Reliability Council of Texas has updated its large load interconnection procedures, introducing a new fast-track queue for qualified industrial customers seeking service above 75 MW.
MISO has identified critical transmission constraints in its South region that could delay interconnection for new large loads, particularly in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
California's grid operator has adopted new minimum duration requirements for battery storage resources seeking to qualify as resource adequacy capacity, raising the threshold from 4 to 8 hours by 2026.
PJM's Base Residual Auction cleared at significantly higher prices across most zones, reflecting growing load from electrification and data center demand combined with generator retirements.
FERC's landmark transmission planning and cost allocation rule, Order 1920, begins implementation across all regional transmission organizations, requiring long-term scenario planning and consideration of extreme weather events.