The Southwest Power Pool approved a policy to fast-track interconnection for high impact large loads (HILLs) like data centers, as peak demand is expected to nearly 2X in the next decade. (Utility Dive)
The new framework establishes a 90-day study-and-approval process, designed to flag system constraints early and give developers more certainty on costs and timelines.
Between the lines: Peak load across SPP’s 13 states is forecast to grow from 56 GW to 105 GW by 2035, driven largely by data centers and industrial growth.