Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
Coverage of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in the Nexus archive.
- PJM’s big new data center plan: Make the states figure it out
PJM Interconnection has created a plan, called the Interim Resource Adequacy Service (IRAS), to manage mounting pressure from data centers and prevent escalating utility costs across its 13-state territory. The new proposal requires heavily involves state lawmakers, who are now responsible for forcing large loads to secure their own power supplies or face cutoff during grid emergencies. PJM is submitting this multipart plan to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for permission before implementation.
- Missouri lawmakers fight utility bid to bypass competition on new power lines
Missouri lawmakers and utilities clash over a proposed exemption for electric companies to bypass competitive bidding for new multi-state power lines. Transmission utilities argue the move is needed to accelerate infrastructure projects for AI data centers and energy demands, while lawmakers warn it could raise costs for consumers by eliminating competition.
- Arizona emerges as test case for AI's energy and water crunch
Arizona is becoming a test case for AI-driven data center growth amid challenges with energy demand and water scarcity. Regulators and tech companies are addressing infrastructure costs, tax incentives, and cooling technologies to balance development with resource constraints.