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FERC

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has jurisdiction over wholesale electricity rates and transmission planning in Texas, affecting datacenter operators' access to power markets through ERCOT.

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March 27, 2026

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El Paso Gets a Gigawatt, and One Congresswoman Has Questions About the Gas

Vistra is positioning on the supply side, locking down PPAs with Meta (2,600+ MW of nuclear) and Amazon while fighting at FERC for faster PJM co-location rules, with Zacks projecting 65.59% earnings growth in 2026.

March 26, 2026

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When Drones Target Power Lines, the Perimeter Is Everywhere

Meanwhile, FERC ordered the nation's largest grid operator to establish transparent transmission service options for co-located loads.

March 1, 2026

Nine States Push Back as Hyperscalers Redraw America's Power Map

In Spartanburg County, South Carolina, council killed TigerDC's tax incentive package for Project Spero after community opposition; FERC's December rejection of a 200 MW Duke Energy transmission line further complicates the project's grid access.

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