Model Tariff Framework for Large Load Customers (Docket M-2025-3054271)
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission — Model Tariff Framework for Large Load Customers (Docket M-2025-3054271)
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission · Model Tariff Framework for Large Load Customers (Docket M-2025-3054271)
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- April 30, 2026
- Applies to
- Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
The Pennsylvania PUC adopted a first-of-its-kind model tariff framework requiring large load customers exceeding 50 MW individually or 100 MW in aggregate (e.g., data centers) to bear interconnection upgrade costs, post financial assurances, and follow a public application queue so existing ratepayers are not saddled with their costs.
Who is protected: People subject to this body's AI/surveillance systems.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Strength | Limited |
| Citation | Model Tariff Framework for Large Load Customers (Docket M-2025-3054271) |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy · consumer protection · government use of AI · AI disclosure and transparency |
| Agency page | PUC Acts to Protect Ratepayers, Guide Data Center Growth with New Large Load Tariff Framework | PA PUC |
Related data-center siting and energy rules elsewhere
- Superior WI Data Center Moratorium (1-year) · In effect
- Dane County WI Hyperscale Data Center Moratorium · In effect
- Madison WI Data Center Moratorium (1-year) · In effect
- Manitowoc County WI Data Center Moratorium · In effect
- WA SB 5982 (Data Center / Clean Energy) · In effect
- Dayton OH data center moratorium (180-day, Apr 2026) · In effect
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