The briefing

Saturday, August 08, 2026

  1. InterconnectionAug 08, 2026

    PJM filings set study milestones for transition cycles one and two

    PJM's filings record the closure of the serial queue and the schedule stated for the first cluster cycle.

    PJM-TC2PJM Interconnection3 min

  2. FERCAug 07, 2026

    AD24-5-000 record addresses cost allocation for load co-located with generation

    Comments in the docket describe rate treatment for large load sited behind or beside an existing generator.

    AD24-5-000Federal Energy Regulatory Commission4 min

  3. FERCAug 07, 2026

    Order No. 1920 requires long-term scenarios in regional transmission planning

    The order sets scenario requirements and cost allocation procedures for long-term regional transmission planning.

    RM21-17-000Federal Energy Regulatory Commission4 min

  4. InterconnectionAug 06, 2026

    MISO Definitive Planning Phase assigns network upgrade cost estimates

    MISO's tariff describes the study steps in which network upgrade cost estimates are produced for projects in the cycle.

    MISO-DRPP-2025Midcontinent Independent System Operator3 min

  5. TransmissionAug 06, 2026

    Order No. 1977 sets FERC backstop siting procedure; DOE corridor designation sets its scope

    The order establishes application procedures. Corridor designation determines where the procedure applies.

    RM22-7-000Federal Energy Regulatory Commission3 min

  6. InterconnectionAug 05, 2026

    CAISO Cluster 15 rules limit study capacity by zone

    CAISO tariff revisions describe zonal capacity limits applied before projects enter study.

    CAISO-C15California Independent System Operator3 min

  7. LoadAug 05, 2026

    ERCOT publishes large load interconnection requests by county and status

    ERCOT's large load reporting lists requested capacity, county and status for load interconnection requests, with a publication date.

    ERCOT-LARGE-LOADElectric Reliability Council of Texas3 min

  8. InterconnectionAug 04, 2026

    SPP DISIS cycle assigns network upgrade responsibility

    SPP's tariff describes how the Definitive Interconnection System Impact Study allocates upgrade obligations among study participants.

    SPP-DRG-2025Southwest Power Pool3 min

  9. InterconnectionAug 04, 2026

    NYISO filing replaces Class Year with a cluster study process

    The filing describes how cost allocation groups are defined under the cluster study process compared with Class Year.

    NYISO-CP-2025New York Independent System Operator3 min

  10. DataAug 03, 2026

    Form EIA-860 records completed generation additions by year

    EIA's generator inventory reports operating capacity; interconnection queues report requests. The two datasets measure different stages.

    NATIONALU.S. Energy Information Administration3 min

  11. InterconnectionAug 03, 2026

    ISO New England first cluster study lists projects and identified upgrades

    ISO-NE filings describe the study scope, the participating projects and the upgrades identified in the cluster.

    ISONE-CLUSTER-1ISO New England3 min

  12. StatesAug 02, 2026

    Virginia commission proceeding examines utility load forecast inputs

    Filings in the proceeding set out the forecast assumptions and the parties' comments on them.

    VAVirginia State Corporation Commission3 min

  13. DataAug 02, 2026

    Tracker: active interconnection capacity by ISO and RTO

    A standing comparison of study-cycle capacity across the seven organised markets, compiled from operator publications, with a stated date for each figure.

    NATIONAL2 min

  14. StatesAug 01, 2026

    Ohio data centre tariff order sets minimum demand charges and contract terms

    The commission order states minimum demand charge levels, contract length and collateral requirements for data centre service.

    OHPublic Utilities Commission of Ohio3 min

Earlier this week

  1. StatesAug 01, 2026

    Texas commission rulemaking addresses interconnection standards for large load

    The rulemaking record covers curtailment obligations and compensation terms proposed for large load in ERCOT.

    TXPublic Utility Commission of Texas3 min

  2. StatesJul 31, 2026

    California filings sequence transmission planning against procurement orders

    The documents describe the planning cycle and the procurement orders it references.

    CACalifornia Public Utilities Commission3 min

  3. StatesJul 31, 2026

    Georgia resource plan filing lists approved generation additions and revised load forecast

    The filing records the revised forecast and the generation additions approved in the proceeding, with filing dates.

    GAGeorgia Public Service Commission3 min

  4. TransmissionJul 30, 2026

    Filings report equipment lead times for network upgrades

    Transmission providers and reliability reports state delivery intervals for transformers and other long-lead equipment, with the reporting date.

    NATIONAL3 min

  5. TransmissionJul 30, 2026

    NERC study reports interregional transfer capability by region pair

    The study documents transfer capability findings between regions and the assumptions used.

    NATIONALNorth American Electric Reliability Corporation3 min

  6. TransmissionJul 29, 2026

    Filings address whether interconnection studies may assume grid-enhancing technologies

    Dynamic line ratings and power flow control appear in study assumptions where a tariff permits them. The filings state the conditions.

    NATIONAL3 min

  7. LoadJul 29, 2026

    Filings describe tariff treatment of behind-the-meter generation serving large load

    The records address when on-site generation avoids an interconnection request and how grid service is charged.

    NATIONAL3 min

  8. InterconnectionJul 28, 2026

    Surplus interconnection service uses existing interconnection headroom

    Tariff provisions describe eligibility and the study path for surplus interconnection service.

    RM22-14-000Federal Energy Regulatory Commission3 min

  9. LoadJul 28, 2026

    Utility load forecasts and aggregated national projections are compiled on different bases

    Reports state that customer-request-based utility forecasts, when summed, exceed national projections. The documents describe the compilation method for each.

    NATIONALU.S. Energy Information Administration3 min

  10. FERCJul 27, 2026

    Order No. 2023 sets study delay penalties for transmission providers

    The rule states penalty amounts and the study deadlines to which they attach.

    RM22-14-001Federal Energy Regulatory Commission3 min

  11. InterconnectionJul 27, 2026

    Filings distinguish executed interconnection agreements from energisation dates

    Interconnection agreements record an obligation; energisation records service. The documents report the two stages separately.

    NATIONALFederal Energy Regulatory Commission3 min

  12. FERCJul 26, 2026

    Order No. 2023 compliance filings set commercial readiness deposit levels

    The filings state deposit amounts, site control requirements and the study stages at which each applies.

    RM22-14-000Federal Energy Regulatory Commission3 min

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