2026.03.11 | MISO’s 8GW Fast-Track & The 2027 Data Center Load Surge

The decade of flat electricity demand is officially over as the EIA projects a massive 3.1% generation spike by 2027, driven overwhelmingly by AI load. To survive this explosion in data center demand, operators are actively bypassing clogged interconnection queues, highlighted by MISO pushing 8 gigawatts of fast-tracked natural gas and battery storage to the grid. We also analyze PJM transmission owners' federal court battle against FERC over planning protocols, and break down how Duke Energy's Carolina integration is eliminating 200MW of planned battery storage. Listen now to uncover the aggressive technical and regulatory strategies you need to master resource adequacy in an era of unprecedented grid volatility.