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Transmission and Interconnection

Eastern Interconnection transmission projects could yield $15.3B in value

A new study finds 13 targeted transmission projects in the Eastern Interconnection could deliver $15.3 billion in net system value.

September 4, 2026

Transmission and Interconnection

DOE cancels three major transmission corridors amid policy shift

The Department of Energy will not advance three designated transmission corridors, citing cost and reliability concerns linked to previous policy objectives.

August 18, 2026

Transmission and Interconnection

AI-driven demand intensifies strain on North America’s grid

North America’s grid faces mounting strain as AI, electrification, and data center demand drive record load growth. Interconnection delays and grid readiness are reshaping infrastructure investment strategies.

August 17, 2026

Transmission and Interconnection

ATC progresses 345-kV transmission upgrade in central Wisconsin

ATC advances a major 345-kV transmission project in central Wisconsin, marking milestones in grid reliability and regional power infrastructure.

August 14, 2026

Transmission and Interconnection

Dominion ordered to allocate transmission costs to data centers

Virginia regulators have ruled that Dominion Energy must directly assign certain transmission infrastructure costs to data centers, reshaping grid cost recovery as the sector expands.

August 13, 2026

Transmission and Interconnection

Texas pauses data center interconnections amid 474 GW queue

Texas halts new data center grid connections as Gov. Abbott orders an audit of 474 GW in ERCOT interconnection requests, citing concerns over grid reliability.

August 6, 2026

Transmission and Interconnection

Ohio commits $20 million to new fiber build across 15 counties

Ohio is investing $20 million to fund Com Net Inc.’s construction of a middle-mile fiber network across 15 counties, aiming to bolster digital infrastructure and connectivity.

August 5, 2026

Transmission and Interconnection

PJM advances 700 new generation projects in reformed interconnection cycle

PJM Interconnection has accepted 715 new generation projects totaling over 200 GW for study in its first reformed interconnection cycle, aiming to streamline the process and address rapid demand growth driven by data centers and large loads.

August 5, 2026

Transmission and Interconnection

CenterPoint expects 14 GW of large load eligible in Texas ‘Batch Zero’

CenterPoint Energy anticipates 14 GW of large load projects will qualify under Texas’ new ‘Batch Zero’ interconnection process, projecting substantial grid demand growth fueled by data center development.

July 29, 2026

Transmission and Interconnection

FERC signals support for grid-enhancing technology incentives

FERC outlines new steps for incentivizing grid-enhancing technologies as part of a broader push to spur cost-effective upgrades and improve transmission planning.

July 24, 2026

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