05/19/2026
ā” Interconnection timelines are tightening in ERCOT
Large-load demand, especially from data centers, is surging, and itās reshaping how quickly projects can move forward in Texas.
ERCOTās large-load queue jumped nearly 300% last year. That has real implications for studies, upgrades, and project timelines.
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https://hubs.la/Q04fd27m0
If youāre developing in Texas, āearlyā interconnection strategy isnāt optional anymore, itās critical.
Plan ahead: site selection, grid studies, and upgrade paths all take time.
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Data centers make up more than 70% of the total. The surge has āoutgrown the process that was established for reviewing these large loads,ā an Electric Reliability Council of Texas official said.