United States — FERC order directing PJM and other grid operators to reform tariffs on large-load (data center) transmission cost allocation (Docket RM26-4-000)
United States · FERC order directing PJM and other grid operators to reform tariffs on large-load (data center) transmission cost allocation (Docket RM26-4-000)
FERC ordered PJM and other regional grid operators to revise or defend their tariffs within 60 days to prevent existing ratepayers from being unlawfully charged for transmission upgrades required to serve large new loads such as AI data centers.
Technical detail
FERC ordered PJM and other regional grid operators to revise or defend their tariffs within 60 days to prevent existing ratepayers from being unlawfully charged for transmission upgrades required to serve large new loads such as AI data centers.
Who is protected: People subject to the measure.
Who must comply: United States
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | United States |
|---|---|
| Level | Federal |
| Status | Enacted (not yet in effect) |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Enacted | 2026-06-18 |
| Citation | FERC order directing PJM and other grid operators to reform tariffs on large-load (data center) transmission cost allocation (Docket RM26-4-000) |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy · consumer protection · AI disclosure and transparency · government use of AI |
| Last verified | 2026-07-01 |
| Official source | FERC Directs Nation's Largest Grid Operator to Create New Rules to Embrace Innovation and Protect Consumers ↗ |
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