PJM's Data Center Load Sparks Debate About Capacity Shortages and Reliability Issues A growing debate has emerged in the power grid over data center load, with a recent complaint filed with FERC proposing to block interconnection until supply can be guaranteed. The issue highlights the challenges posed by rapid and substantial load increases common with large-scale technology projects, such as data centers, which are accelerating capacity shortages and price spikes on the PJM transmission grid, affecting not just consumers but also generation owners.

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