Energy & Infrastructure
3 articles
Regulatory Gridlock: FERC Rejects PJM Plan to Handle Data Center Boom
Federal regulators have struck down the majority of PJM Interconnection's proposed reforms for managing massive data center load growth, leaving regional capacity shortages unresolved.
October 16, 2026 2 min
The Texas Grid Squeeze: Why ERCOT Halted Its Data Center Permitting Queue
A sudden surge to 474 gigawatts of grid requests has forced Texas to slam the brakes on new data center permits, reshaping the infrastructure landscape for builders.
October 8, 2026 3 min
Why Texas Stopped the Data Center Rush: Inside ERCOT's Emergency Pause
Faced with speculative data center requests topping 474 gigawatts, Texas grid operator ERCOT has hit the brakes on new permits to protect energy stability and community resources.
October 7, 2026 2 min