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Utility Dive•about 2 months ago

•PJM's market monitor has urged FERC to implement a rule requiring large data centers to only come online if PJM can maintain grid reliability.
•This proposed policy change could significantly impact the timeline and feasibility of new data center projects in the PJM footprint.
•Developers and large power consumers planning new facilities in PJM should anticipate stricter interconnection requirements and potential delays tied to grid reliability assessments.

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CleanTechnica•about 2 months ago

•New fast EV charging infrastructure is being deployed in Kansas City (MISO/SPP territory) and Pittsburgh (PJM territory) downtown areas, indicating continued localized load growth for electric utilities and potential for new energy services.
•These installations are proceeding despite a challenging federal policy environment, including a president opposing clean energy and a loss of federal EV incentives, suggesting strong local, state, or private sector drivers.
•While individually 'small,' these projects contribute to the broader trend of increasing electricity demand from transportation electrification, impacting grid planning and capacity needs in urban centers.

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