FERC Keeps PJM's Large-Load Registry, Kills the Curtailment Plan — October 11, 2026

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