FERC commisioner Willie Phillips to step down
Former chair asked to leave position by White House
News - FERC
The latest news from the data center, telco, and cloud sector
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FERC upholds rejection of proposed interconnection agreement between AWS data center and Pennsylvania nuclear plant
Commissioners voted along the same lines as the previous vote
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LS Power to sell 300MW from Virginian gas plant to behind-the-meter data center
Facing challenge from local power cooperative
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FERC commisioner defends data center colocation, backs broader review
In favor of agreements between power plants and nearby data centers
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PJM gets FERC approval to fast-track power projects amid soaring energy demand
Likely to include several large scale gas generation projects
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US data centers face grid bottlenecks as regional operators delay upgrades
Will not meet the July 2025 deadline
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Mark Christie named chairman of FERC
Christie replaces Willie Phillips in the role
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US AI task force co-chair appeals to FERC to support behind-the-meter colocated data centers
US congressman Jay Obernolte argued that FERC should fast-track a clear rule set that will encourage the expansion of AI and its high energy requirements
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Constellation files complaint to FERC requesting clarity on PJM rules for colocated data centers
Constellation has warned that the lack of clarity is impacting some of its plans to colocate data centers at nuclear power sites
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Talen submits rehearing request for Susquehanna nuclear plant interconnection to Amazon data center
Talen contends that FERC failed to apply the correct legal standard in its decision-making process
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NuScale bullish on SMR nuclear prospects despite regulatory setbacks
In its Q3 earnings call, NuScale CEO John Hopkins said it’s too early to tell how the ruling will impact future colocation opportunities
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AWS reaffirms commitment to nuclear data center despite regulatory rejection
AWS intends to proceed with the project and "continue innovating and advancing carbon-free energy solutions"
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Constellation commits to colocated data centers despite regulatory setback
Constellation believes narrow reforms are required to provide clarity, fair pricing, and price stability for customers and generators alike
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FERC blocks plan for Susquehanna nuclear plant interconnection to Amazon data center
Would have supported an expanded colocated load at an AWS data center connected to the 2.5GW plant
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Exelon reports 80 percent growth in data center backlog
11GW of likely data center demand within its service territory
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FERC approves reforms to expedite California interconnection process
Applications will be assessed on commercial interest, project feasibility, and system demand
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US Congress takes energy regulator FERC to task on AI data center electricity use
Elsewhere, power network PJM's load forecasts have been criticized
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Talen says rivals want to unlawfully "hijack" Amazon nuclear-powered data center deal
Regulatory intervention would amount to "ad hoc referendum" on future of US data center load, company claims
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"A free rider": Energy firms protest AWS nuclear data center deal
AEP and Exelon say Amazon will be using grid but avoiding transmission fees