May 15, 2025
FERC approves PJM grid study agreement for LS Power’s 300-MW data center
The FERC approval comes amidst a broader inquiry by the agency into PJM’s handling of co-located loads and their impact on the transmission system.
Co-Location of Load
April 30, 2025
RMI’s ‘power couples’ model promises cleaner data centers and a more reliable grid
RMI champions co-locating data centers with gas generators and renewables to boost grid reliability and cut emissions.
April 24, 2025
Power producers call for settlement talks to resolve PJM dispute for co-locating loads
The Electric Power Supply Association, PJM Power Providers Group, and several generation companies are stepping up their opposition to PJM’s rules on the co-location of load.
December 11, 2024
Watchdog warns FERC on surging power demands, calls for overhaul of grid rules
Potomac Economics Ltd., in comments filed with FERC on Dec. 11, urged FERC to overhaul its interconnection and rate policies as massive electricity loads increasingly cluster with power generators.
December 10, 2024
Google to FERC: pair data centers with renewables to fix grid bottlenecks
The tech giant is pushing for more co-location of loads with generators, arguing it’s not about cost-cutting, but faster, smarter grid integration.
December 5, 2024
Head of congressional AI taskforce urges FERC to support energy needs for data centers amid AI boom
The GOP representative said that co-located energy production at data centers does not have to come at the expense of grid reliability.