FERC order directing PJM and other grid operators to reform tariffs on…
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)
- Status
- Enacted (not yet in effect)
- Applies to
- United States
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.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | United States |
|---|---|
| Level | Federal |
| Strength | Limited |
| Enacted | June 18, 2026 |
| 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 |
| Agency page | FERC Directs Nation's Largest Grid Operator to Create New Rules to Embrace Innovation and Protect Consumers |
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