FERC Keeps PJM's Large-Load Registry, Kills the Curtailment Plan — October 11, 2026
The Data Center DailyShow Notes
FERC accepted PJM's 50 MW large-load definition and registry but rejected its interim curtailment service and bring-your-own-capacity rules. Separately, xAI switched on Colossus 2 in Memphis, and Entergy testimony put Meta's Hyperion load in Louisiana at 4,500 MW.
In this episode: Top stories: 1. FERC rejects PJM's large-load curtailment plan, keeps the load registry | The Duck Curve — The Duck Curve https://theduckcurve.com/posts/ferc-rejects-pjm-iras-keeps-large-load-registry 2. xAI brings Colossus 2 supercomputer online in Memphis - Newzino — Newzino https://newzino.com/story/xai-colossus-2-online 3. The 4,500 Megawatt Number Meta Fought to Keep Off the Record - Tech Thought Leaders — Tech Thought Leaders https://techthoughtleaders.io/meta-hyperion-4500-megawatts-louisiana-grid/ 4. TeraWulf’s 1 GW Muskie Bet: Power Scaled, Capital Strained | The Desk — The Desk https://www.thedeskresearch.com/publications/terawulfs-1-gw-muskie-bet-power-scaled-capital-fda98acc 5. Digital Realty subsidiary issues €1B in notes | DLR 8-K Filing — Stock Titan https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/DLR/8-k-digital-realty-trust-inc-reports-material-event-244d33a0e082.html
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