Data centers pull coal, PJM reform, and grid software into one fight
Sunday, August 16, 2026 · 10 min
Evergy’s data-center load push is tied to keeping 2.8 GW of coal online longer, while FERC opens another PJM reform lane and grid-software vendors pitch more capacity from existing wires. The buildout is turning every bottleneck into policy and capital.
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Evergy’s data-center load push is tied to keeping 2.8 GW of coal online longer, while FERC opens another PJM reform lane and grid-software vendors pitch more capacity from existing wires. The buildout is turning every bottleneck into policy and capital.
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