FERC and DOE proposed fast-track grid connections for AI data centers

PJM warns of AI data center load growth from 5 GW to 25 GW by 2035, citing grid reliability and cost risks

PJM data reveals AI data centers face 3-4 year post-approval delays, exceeding queue wait times

PJM overhauled interconnection processes as AI datacenter projects now average over 7 years to go live, with post-approval delays of 4 years.

$22 billion in total PJM transmission project costs over 3 years

FERC complaint filed by Maryland OPC challenging PJM cost allocation rules for AI data centers

PJM launched reformed interconnection process using agentic AI from Tapestry, receiving 811 projects totaling 220GW