This week: FERC rewrites large-load rules, PG&E launches a VPP, EV share holds near 6 percent, and hyperscalers chase power the grid cannot deliver.
PJM asked federal regulators on August 17, 2026 to require new data centers to secure their own generation or be curtailed first during shortages. What the filing signals for building owners.
PJM is introducing a connect-and-manage framework that prioritizes speed of connection over unconditional reliability. This shift requires large-load users to accept curtailment risk or provide onsite generation to ensure continuous operations.