FERC Commits to June 2026 Action in Large Load Interconnection Rulemaking

On April 16, 2026, FERC announced that it will move forward with reforms to govern how large loads interconnect to the interstate transmission system, committing to take action in its pending rulemaking in Docket No. RM26‑4‑000 by the end of June 2026. In its order, FERC stated that it will address the rapid growth of large loads, including data centers, by establishing a framework to ensure that such loads can connect to the transmission system in a timely, orderly, and non‑discriminatory... By: Troutman Pepper Locke