Utility Dive•about 1 month ago
Wildfires weigh on PG&E as California sees modest large load demand
Key Takeaway
California's projected 1.8 GW data center load growth creates significant opportunities for developers and IPPs, but requires proactive utility engagement and robust grid solutions amidst ongoing wildfire challenges.
AI Summary
- •California's CAISO region is projected to add a significant 1.8 GW of new data center load by 2030.
- •PG&E is actively engaging with data center developers, signaling a proactive stance to accommodate new large industrial loads.
- •Wildfire concerns continue to weigh on PG&E, posing potential challenges for grid reliability and infrastructure development amidst growing demand.
Topics
caisocapacity-marketdatacenterinterconnectpolicytransmission
Article Content
California must spread the word that it is “open for business,” CEO Patti Poppe said of recent interactions with data center developers. The California Energy Commission forecasts 1.8 GW of new data center load in CAISO by 2030.