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Data Center Colocation Rules at Gas and Nuclear Power Plants

Sector: Nuclear • Location: United States

Source: Planet Detroit

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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) ordered PJM Interconnection, an electric grid operator, to develop rules for colocating data centers at gas-fired and nuclear power plants. The grid operator has 60 days to propose new transmission services for colocated loads limiting energy withdrawals and must submit a report by January 19, 2026, on integrating large loads and expedited interconnectio

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Prospective
Sector
Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT), Data Center, Power Transmission, Government
Location
United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Planet Detroit

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The project “Data Center Colocation Rules at Gas and Nuclear Power Plants” is an infrastructure initiative in the Nuclear sector, located in United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Planet Detroit.

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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) ordered PJM Interconnection, an electric grid operator, to develop rules for colocating data centers at gas-fired and nuclear power plants. The grid operator has 60 days to propose new transmission services for colocated loads limiting energy withdrawals and must submit a report by January 19, 2026, on integrating large loads and expedited interconnection for shovel-ready projects.

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Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT), Data Center, Power Transmission, Government

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2025-12-22

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