AI Data Centers and the Power Grid: A Regulatory Push #PJM #DataCenter #EnergyGrid #AIinfrastructure #FERC #PowerDemand
Federal regulators have instructed six major US regional grid operators to rapidly review and potentially revise their procedures for connecting data centers to the electrical grid. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s action responds to rising electricity demands driven by the expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure. The directives, issued under Section 206 of the Federal Power