New proposal from grid operator PJM would require data centers to bring their own power

By: Shannon Heckt

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: August 27, 2026

Words: 754

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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PJM, the regional grid operator for most of the East Coast, is asking federal regulators to approve a rule requiring new large-load customers, namely data centers, to bring their own power supply to the grid.

With Virginia among the 13 states served by PJM, the proposal filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission could mean further changes to how the state regulates the growing industry. It follows calls from some Virginia lawmakers to make …

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