WASHINGTON-U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy James P. Danly issued the following statement after the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) announced it will take action by June 2026 on the large load interconnection proceeding initiated at the direction of U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright:
“FERC’s announcement today demonstrates Chairman Swett’s commitment to implement Secretary Wright’s directive that the Commission ensure the timely and orderly integration of large electric loads that deliver on President Trump’s goal of American energy dominance.
“I expect that the Commission will act quickly and decisively to improve interconnection processes, support the co-location of load and generation, and accelerate the addition of new generation to ensure that supply is built alongside demand-delivering affordable, reliable, and secure energy for all Americans.
“Having served at FERC as commissioner and chairman, I understand FERC’s role in ensuring the reliability of the nation’s bulk power system, and I commend Chairman Swett for focusing on affordability and reliability.”