Utility Dive•about 1 month ago
FERC approves ComEd data center transmission agreements
- •FERC has approved transmission agreements for data centers served by ComEd, facilitating the integration of significant new load onto the grid.
- •This regulatory action signals support for accommodating rapid data center growth, which is crucial for developers planning new facilities and large power consumers seeking grid access.
- •Concerns regarding potential ratepayer impacts were acknowledged but ultimately dismissed by FERC, indicating a regulatory balance between enabling large load growth and asserting oversight on electricity rates.
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