US Energy Secretary's Directive Sparks Concerns Over Federal Authority and Data Center Interconnections
The US Energy Secretary has issued a directive aimed at expanding federal authority over large load interconnections, including data centers, which would have the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) assert jurisdiction over such connections. The proposal has sparked mixed reactions from utilities, states, and industry stakeholders, with some expressing concerns about infringing on state authority, while others welcomed the clarity and certainty it brings to the industry, citing inconsistencies in the current framework that lead to delays and inefficiencies.
