The details: Amid all the large-load discourse this week, CAISO has shared proposed technical requirements for computational large loads (i.e. data centers). These include frequency ride-through rules, which are “intended to prevent unnecessary tripping of large loads” and aid in grid reliability.
The context: Power pros are on high alert after data centers on the East Coast and in Texas experienced GW-scale load drops in 2024 and 2025. These incidents have spurred NERC to update its reliability standards (an effort that’s still ongoing).
Molly Glick
Energy Central Team
Mon, Jun 22