Van Ness Feldman
Summary
On April 16, 2026, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) issued an order partially accepting and partially rejecting PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.’s (PJM) compliance filing addressing the Commission’s December 2025 determination that PJM’s tariff was unjust and unreasonable as applied to generators serving Co‑Located Load, including large data centers.[1] FERC accepted tariff reforms that provide clarity on interconnection pathways, but rejected PJM’s attempt to alter the Commission‑mandated definition of “Co‑Located Load” and to revise behind-the-meter application requirements. The Commission also directed an additional compliance filing within 30 days.
FERC’s order has immediate and practical implications for entities pursuing co‑located generation strategies in PJM. Co-Located Load developers may pursue reduced‑capacity interconnection, provisional service, and surplus service options that better align with on‑site load profiles which may reduce cost and timeline risk. Additionally, by reaffirming the Commission‑approved definition tied to the point of interconnection, FERC curtailed potential disputes regarding the boundary for Co‑Located Load that could delay projects.
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