On April 16, 2026, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) issued an Order announcing its intent to act on its Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“ANOPR”) regarding large load interconnection by the end of June 2026. FERC stated it would address the issues raised in the ANOPR in a manner that is “quick, efficient, and legally durable.”
FERC had filed an ANOPR on October 27, 2025, as required by the Secretary of Energy’s letter directing the initiation of a rulemaking proceeding to address large load interconnection. The ANOPR presents potential reforms to ensure the timely and orderly interconnection of large loads to the transmission system. The Secretary of Energy directed FERC to issue a final rule by April 30, 2026.
FERC states that it has taken several actions since the ANOPR was issued, including: directing PJM to establish transparent rules recognizing the ability of large loads co-located with generation facilities to limit their withdrawals from the transmission system; approving two of Southwest Power Pool’s proposals, one establishing new study processes for large loads to expedite load interconnection and protect consumers, and another enabling expedited interconnection opportunities for generating facilities that are electrically proximate to large loads; and acting on a number of proposed tariffs and agreements related to interconnecting large loads to the transmission system.
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