FERC signals it will mandate data center interconnection rules if grid operators don't act

If RTOs fail to address large-load concerns identified by FERC, the agency will dictate the solutions, per FERC’s David LaCerte. “I say this not as a threat, but as a statement of duty,” he said.

First covered Jun 22, 2026 · 5:02 AM PT · 1 article

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4d Utility Dive 6 takeaways from FERC’s data center interconnection decision — If RTOs fail to address large-load concerns identified by FERC, the agency will dictate the solutions, per FERC’s David LaCerte. “I say this not as a threat,…

Appeared in: 2026-06-22 (#8) · 2026-06-23 (#9)

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