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Original PanoramaDigest graphic showing FERC's June 18, 2026 data-center grid ruling, the demand jump from 4 to 5 percent toward 9 to 17 percent, and the split between faster access and state-level cost control.

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FERC's Data-Center Speedup Is Really a Fight Over Who Pays for the AI Grid

Federal regulators moved on June 18, 2026 to speed large-load connections for AI data centers. The deeper business story is whether faster access can happen without pushing grid risk and power costs onto everyone else.

Emily ParkerJun 18, 20265 min