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April 12, 2026 8 min read

50 GW of Data Centers Are Rewriting Grid Procurement

Data center grid infrastructure demand is forcing utilities into a procurement race against 128-week lead times, aging fleets, and a 30% transformer shortfall.

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April 9, 2026 5 min read

FERC Order 1000 Under Fire: Utilities Push to Dismantle Competitive Transmission Bidding

Nine utilities filed a FERC complaint to suspend competitive bidding for transmission in MISO and SPP. The outcome could reshape how billions in grid infrastructure gets built.

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April 6, 2026 5 min read

FERC Large Load Interconnection Rules: What Changes for Equipment Procurement

FERC's RM26-4 rulemaking on large load interconnection reshapes how data centers and utilities procure transformers and switchgear. Key principles and timing.

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