FERC Rejects PJM Plan for Data Center Power Curtailment

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) rejected most of PJM Interconnection's temporary plan to curtail power usage at data centers. Reuters reported that the regulator denied the proposal which sought to implement curtailment measures specifically to manage grid stability.

Regulators found the specific curtailment measures lacked sufficient justification or were discriminatory toward certain users. The decision represents a setback for grid operators attempting to manage surging electricity demand, while providing relief for data center operators who faced potential power cuts.