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Where are the barriers to flexible interconnection?
Publication: Latitude Media
Author: Maeve Allsup
Source published: 06/10/2026, 00:14:56 UTC
Briefing created: 06/10/2026, 00:34:27 UTC
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Briefings
In October 2026, Energy Secretary Chris Wright directed FERC to standardize large load interconnection by expediting curtailable loads. Following this, FERC ordered all six regional transmission operators to revise or justify their existing large load tariffs. Experts at GridFwd 2026 noted that while flexibility helps manage large load growth, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Arizona Public Service views it as a reliability backstop rather than a frontline tool, having placed about 400 MW of flexible agreements in place. However, implementation challenges remain, as operators lack real-time visibility into which customers are curtailing and under what triggers, despite receiving applications for FERC-approved pathways. Regional approaches vary, with Southwest Power Pool using flexible interconnection as a stopgap for up to seven years while building firm service infrastructure.
Key points
- In October 2026, Energy Secretary Chris Wright directed the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to standardize large load interconnection by expediting loads that agree to be curtailable.
- Arizona Public Service views flexible interconnection as a reliability backstop rather than a frontline tool for accelerating grid access, having placed about 400 MW of flexible agreements in place.
Context and limitations
Coverage is limited to the perspectives of two experts at GridFwd 2026 and specific regional approaches like Southwest Power Pool, with no public numbers or dates for other RTOs or utility applications.
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