April 15, 2025

FERC rejects Susquehanna Nuclear rehearing on co-located load, upholding standardized interconnection rules

The decision reinforces FERC’s focus on standardized interconnection processes and the high hurdle for non-conforming agreements.

Key Ruling: FERC denied Susquehanna Nuclear LLC's rehearing request and partially granted Vistra Corp.'s motion for clarification regarding the rejected amendment to the interconnection service agreement (ISA) between PJM, Susquehanna Nuclear, and PPL Electric Utilities Corp., according to an April 10 order. In upholding its initial rejection, FERC asserted that PJM failed to demonstrate the necessity of deviating from standard ...

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Filing Date: April 10, 2025

Docket Numbers:

ER24-2172

Short Summary:

FERC denied Susquehanna Nuclear LLC’s rehearing request and partially granted Vistra Corp.’s motion for clarification regarding the rejected amendment to the interconnection service agreement (ISA) between PJM, Susquehanna Nuclear, and PPL Electric Utilities Corp., according to an April 10 order. In upholding its initial rejection, FERC asserted that PJM failed to demonstrate the necessity of deviating from standard procedures.

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Rate & Tariff Tracker

Tags: Data Centers, Generator Interconnection Service Agreements

Entities: PJM Interconnection, PPL Corp., PPL Electric Utilities Corp., Talen Energy Corp.

Markets: PJM Interconnection (PJM)

Regions: Mid-Atlantic & Midwest

States: Pennsylvania

Regulators: FERC

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Documents:

Interconnection Service Agreement – Tariff Amendment – Order Rejecting Rehearing Request