Large-load queues meet FERC’s jurisdiction fight — June 17, 2026

PJM interconnection data shows 877 active load, generation and transmission requests totaling 102.79 GW, while a DOE-prompted FERC large-load proceeding raises the core question for data centers: who controls and pays for grid entry at hyperscale? In this episode: Top stories: 1. Latest Active PJM Interconnection Queue Requests with daily data updates — Interconnection.fyi — Interconnection.fyi https://www.interconnection.fyi?market=PJM&status=Active 2. DOE Directs FERC to Take Action on Large Load Interconnection | HUB | K&L Gates — K&L Gates https://www.klgates.com/DOE-Directs-FERC-to-Take-Action-on-Large-Load-Interconnection-10-30-2025 Follow and rate The Data Center Daily on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]