FERC order requires grid operators to justify data center transmission cost allocation

A new federal order could strengthen Maryland’s claim that its households and businesses have been unlawfully billed billions of dollars for transmission upgrades to serve out-of-state data centers.

First covered Jun 30, 2026 · 1:55 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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45d Inside Climate News FERC Order Bolsters Maryland Case Against Billions in Data Center Grid Costs — A new federal order could strengthen Maryland’s claim that its households and businesses have been unlawfully billed billions of dollars for transmission…

Appeared in: 2026-06-30 (#6) · 2026-07-01 (#15)

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