FERC order on PJM data center loads draws fire from ratepayer advocates

Advocates from five states argue the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's directive to the PJM Interconnection fails to allocate network upgrade costs fairly to large loads like data centers, risking higher bills for residential customers

First covered Jul 21, 2026 · 6:36 AM PT · 1 article

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9h Utility Dive FERC fails to shield PJM consumers from data center transmission costs: ratepayer advocates — The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s large load “show cause” order for the PJM Interconnection fails to address regional cost allocation of network…

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Appeared in: 2026-07-21 (#3)

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