Utility Dive•27 days ago
FERC in 2026: Rising costs cloud regulators’ options on data centers, transmission and more
- •FERC's 2026 agenda will be primarily shaped by DOE's colocation proposal and ongoing transmission planning reforms.
- •A central theme for regulators is the rising cost of energy and overall affordability, creating a challenging backdrop for policy decisions.
- •These regulatory actions and cost pressures will directly impact the development and integration of data centers and the expansion of transmission infrastructure, critical for both large power consumers and new generation projects.
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