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Managing the Surge: The Debate over FERC’s Large-Load Interconnections

The New York Times · February 4, 2026

Sidley Austin’s “Accelerating Energy” podcast explores FERC’s debate over large-load interconnections, focusing on jurisdiction, cost allocation, and grid flexibility. The episode references Halcyon’s FERC data and analysis of public comments to show that most stakeholders support some form of federal framework or minimum standard—highlighting how structured regulatory insight is shaping the policy conversation.