FERC Grid Queue Faces the $142B Hyperscale Quarter — May 29, 2026

FERC large-load interconnection is the grid chokepoint behind Synergy’s $142 billion Q3 hyperscaler capex readout, as AI data centers push PPAs, nuclear deals and SMRs from strategy into execution. In this episode: Top stories: 1. [PDF] Interconnection of Large Load - U.S. Chamber of Commerce — U.S. Chamber of Commerce https://www.uschamber.com/assets/documents/FINAL-USCC-Comments-to-FERC-on-DOE-Large-Load-Interconnection-ANOPR.pdf 2. Hyperscale Spending Spree is Driving Dramatic Growth in Data Center Capacity | Synergy Research Group — Synergy Research Group https://www.srgresearch.com/articles/hyperscale-spending-spree-is-driving-dramatic-growth-in-data-center-capacity 3. Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for AI Data Centers | Introl Blog — Introl Blog https://introl.com/blog/power-purchase-agreements-ai-data-centers-renewable-energy-strategies 4. SMR and Nuclear-Powered Data Center Developments - iRecruit.co — iRecruit.co https://www.irecruit.co/insights/smr-nuclear-powered-data-center-developments Follow and rate The Data Center Daily on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]