ERCOT
The grid operator for most of Texas, a frequent AI-data-center destination known for fast interconnection and volatility.
Current numbers
September 3, 2026: conditional classification issuedERCOT Batch Zero conditional classification issued; service readiness remains project-specific
~474 GWERCOT tracked requests, August 2026 snapshot: an option book, not deliverable MW; classification and service are separate
75 MWERCOT 'large load' threshold forcing full interconnection + protection study (25 MW = modeling)