Webinar
From interconnection to tariffs: how large loads are reshaping energy policy
Date
Tuesday, 22nd September 2026
Time
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET
Duration
1 hour
A Wood Mackenzie webinar exploring how large loads are reshaping energy policy, tariffs and cost allocation.
As data centre and other large-load demand grow, regulators are adapting policies around interconnection, tariffs and cost allocation. This webinar explores what effective regulation looks like and how utilities and developers can navigate an evolving policy landscape.
What we will cover:
- Understanding what "good" policy looks like, and where current reform is falling short
- How are regulators structuring rates and designing large-load tariffs and cost allocation hyperscale loads?
- What mechanisms are being implemented to protect ratepayers from large-load price spikes?
- How can developers adapt to large-load interconnection regulation variation across states and markets? What differences do they face?
Speakers
Caitlin Connelly
Senior Research Analyst, Wood Mackenzie
Chelle Izzi
Chief Commercial Officer, Pacific Gas & Electric
Parag Soni
Head of Utility Strategy and Engagement, Prologis
Doug Scott
Chairman, Illinois Commerce Commission
More to come from this series...
This is the first of a three part webinar series exploring the evolving power challenges facing large loads.
Coming next: Are You Grid Ready? Interconnection, Siting and the Equipment Squeeze
27 October | 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
Coming next: Energy Strategy: How Hyperscalers and AI Labs Are Securing Power
19 November | 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
More details and registration information will be shared soon.
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