INSIGHTSSERIES
Power & Utilities | Smart Grid
August 10, 2026
Interconnection Reforms Target Faster Grid Access and Better Use of Existing Capacity
Recent actions aim to streamline interconnection processes, better coordinate grid planning, and accommodate rapidly growing electricity demand.
Rapid growth in both new generation and large electricity loads is prompting regulators, utilities, and grid operators to rethink interconnection rules. The focus is shifting beyond…Read the full report
Key Takeaways
- FERC has directed the six regional grid operators to justify or reform their tariffs governing how large energy users connect to the grid, potentially transforming the way these customers access the electricity system.
- PJM has advanced more than 200 GW of proposed generation projects under its reformed interconnection process, marking the first large-scale implementation of its queue reform initiative.
- State actions are broadening the approach to interconnection, from flexible connection options to better coordination with planning and greater use of surplus interconnection capacity.
