Utility Dive•3 months ago
ERCOT’s large load queue jumped almost 300% last year
- •ERCOT's large load interconnection queue experienced a nearly 300% increase last year, indicating a massive surge in demand for grid capacity.
- •Data centers are the primary driver, accounting for over 70% of the new load, signaling a concentrated and rapidly growing demand segment.
- •ERCOT's existing interconnection and review processes are now 'outgrown,' implying forthcoming policy and procedural changes that will impact developers and large power consumers.
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