New York Drafts Large Load Interconnection Reforms

State looks to balance economic development, grid stability, and affordability

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The New York Public Service Commission has initiated a proceeding to address large load interconnection reforms, as the state looks to strike a balance between economic development, grid stability, and affordability as potential new large load customers seek electricity.

Why it matters

Large industrial and commercial customers can have a significant impact on the state's electric grid, so New York is working to create a framework that supports economic growth while maintaining grid reliability and keeping costs down for ratepayers.

The details

The new proceeding will examine issues such as cost allocation, timelines, and technical requirements for interconnecting large loads to the grid. This comes as New York aims to attract new businesses and industries that require substantial amounts of electricity.

  • The New York Public Service Commission initiated the proceeding in February 2026.

The players

New York Public Service Commission

The state regulatory agency responsible for overseeing the electric and gas utilities in New York.

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What’s next

The proceeding is expected to result in new rules and policies governing large load interconnections in New York by the end of 2026.

The takeaway

As New York seeks to attract new large industrial and commercial customers, the state is working to develop an interconnection process that balances the needs of economic development, grid reliability, and consumer affordability.