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PJM data centers are being pulled deeper into grid operations, with DOE emergency orders, Pennsylvania load-interconnection rulemaking, and FERC co-location tariff action tightening scrutiny while fresh capital targets hyperscale assets in Northern Virginia.

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1. DOE Orders Data Centers to Backup Power Amid PJM Record Demand · TFTC — TFTC

   DOE Orders Data Centers to Backup Power Amid PJM Record Demand · TFTC Share The federal government conscripted hyperscaler diesel generators into grid service for the third time in 2026. The pattern is no longer anomalous. Key takeaways - Energy Secretary Chris Wright issued two emergency orders on June 30 under Section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act, directing PJM to dispatch backup…

2. PA Environment Digest Blog: PUC Invites Comments On Potential Regulations For Interconnecting Electric Loads, Including Large Loads, Like Data Centers — PA Environment Digest Blog

   PA Environment Digest Blog: PUC Invites Comments On Potential Regulations For Interconnecting Electric Loads, Including Large Loads, Like Data Centers The Public Utility Commission published notice in the July 4 PA Bulletin inviting comments on the possibility of promulgating regulations for interconnecting electric loads, including large loads. Specifically, the Commission seeks comments on…

3. Ferc addresses arguments on rehearing 9559652 — Troutman Pepper

   # Ferc addresses arguments on rehearing 9559652 Published: 2026-07-01T19:22:38+00:00 Source: jdsupra.com (jdsupra.com) Language: en ## Story On June 18, 2026, FERC accepted in part and rejected in part requests for rehearing of its December 18, 2025, order (December Order) directing PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. (PJM) to revise its Open Access Transmission Tariff (Tariff) to clarify and…

4. Kline Twp. residents say questions remain after data center sessions — Standard Speaker

   Kline Twp. residents say questions remain after data center sessions People listen as an AWS representative, not pictured, talk about plans during planning commission at the McAdoo-Kelayres Elementary/Middle School on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.(John Haeger / Staff Photographer) Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... KLINE TWP. — After two review sessions that lasted for six hours on…

5. Realty Income Joins JV To Acquire Hyperscale Data Centers — Bisnow

   Realty Income Joins JV To Acquire Hyperscale Data Centers - United States News - National Real Estate News Contact Us Edit Story News # Realty Income Joins JV To Acquire Hyperscale Data Centers Data Center Capital Markets National Capital Markets July 01, 2026 | 1:11 p.m. ET A trio of partners has formed a venture to invest in hyperscale data centers, beginning stateside with the intent…

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