Utility Dive•7 days ago
FERC orders PJM to craft large load colocation rules
Key Takeaway
This FERC order will establish new rules in PJM for large power consumers to directly source power from colocated generation, creating new market opportunities for specific IPPs and potentially streamlining power delivery.
AI Summary
- •FERC has directed PJM to develop specific rules for the colocation of large power loads with generation facilities.
- •This regulatory change is viewed as a positive development for independent power producers (IPPs) operating gas-fired and nuclear plants in the PJM region.
- •The new colocation rules are expected to create streamlined power supply options for large consumers (e.g., datacenters) and new revenue streams for colocated generators, potentially impacting interconnection and transmission dynamics.
Topics
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