The Growth and Risk of Large Load Interconnections

A review of the most important issues for grid operators, regulators, and market participants.
March 18, 2026

Across North America, electric utilities are experiencing an unprecedented surge in requests for large load interconnections. As demand continues to grow, the challenge is meeting that need while managing new complexities in long-term planning.

This white paper examines the evolving large-load landscape and what it means for grid reliability, system planning, and the market reforms emerging to address these challenges.