Deputy Secretary Danly Commends FERC Action on Large Load Interconnection Reform
Summary
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy James P. Danly issued a statement on April 16, 2026, commending the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for announcing action by June 2026 on large load interconnection proceedings. The action was initiated at the direction of Secretary of Energy Chris Wright as part of efforts to ensure timely and orderly integration of large electric loads consistent with the goal of American energy dominance.
What changed
The Department of Energy issued a press statement commending FERC's commitment to take action by June 2026 on large load interconnection proceedings. Deputy Secretary Danly specifically endorsed FERC's focus on improving interconnection processes, supporting co-location of load and generation, and accelerating new generation to ensure supply is built alongside demand.
Affected parties including electric utilities, large energy consumers, and generation developers should monitor FERC proceedings for specific interconnection reforms. The statement signals regulatory emphasis on affordability, reliability, and security of the nation's bulk power system under the current administration.
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Energy Deputy Secretary Danly Commends FERC Action on Large Load Interconnection Reform
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
April 16, 2026
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.”
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