PG&E launches pilot for faster distributed energy interconnection

Pacific Gas & Electric is testing a "customer-driven" flexible interconnection program that could allow larger distributed loads to connect to the grid in months rather than years, addressing a major bottleneck in renewable and storage proj

First covered Sep 2, 2026 · 8:40 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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24d Utility Dive PG&E sees rising interest in ‘customer-driven’ flexible interconnection pilot — The Flex Connect program allows larger distribution-connected loads to energize in months instead of waiting “several years” for firm interconnection, the…

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Appeared in: 2026-09-03 (#14)

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