FERC Orders Grid Operator to Develop Policies for Data Center Electricity Co-Location
DATA AND AI INFRASTRUCTURE
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has directed the largest grid operator in the U.S. to establish policies that facilitate the co-location of major electricity users, such as data centers and artificial intelligence operations, at power plants. This action aims to address the increasing electricity demand driven by the growth of these sectors.

Dec 19, 2025, 7:03 AM