PJM and CAISO Rewrite the Rules for AI Load
Friday, August 14, 2026 · 9 min
PJM and CAISO are moving on large-load rules as data centers test interconnection, resource adequacy, and emergency curtailment, while Evergy’s 3 GW of signed load shows utilities converting AI demand into gas-backed capacity plans.
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PJM and CAISO are moving on large-load rules as data centers test interconnection, resource adequacy, and emergency curtailment, while Evergy’s 3 GW of signed load shows utilities converting AI demand into gas-backed capacity plans.
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