May 1, 2025

FERC probe into PJM data center grid rules draws sharp divisions along predicable lines

One area where many stakeholders find agreement on co-location policies – the need for clearer rules from PJM.

Co-location Concerns: Public comments over PJM Interconnection LLC’s handling of co-locating large loads, such as data centers, with generating facilities, has revealed strikingly divergent views on what policies should be in place to accommodate the tech industry, while ensuring system reliability. Stakeholder Standoff: SparkWire conducted an analysis of a small sample of diverse stakeholders – representing states, consumers, data centers, ...

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Filing Date: April 23, 2025

Docket Numbers:

EL25-49

Short Summary:

Public comments over PJM Interconnection LLC’s handling of co-locating large loads, such as data centers, with generating facilities, has revealed strikingly divergent views on what policies should be in place to accommodate the energy-intensive facilities, while ensuring system reliability.

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Policies & Rulemakings

Tags: Data Centers, Generator Interconnection Service Agreements, Grid Reliability, Resource Adequacy

Entities: PJM Interconnection

Markets: PJM Interconnection (PJM)

Regions: Mid-Atlantic & Midwest

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Regulators: FERC

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Comments — Data Center Coalition