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FERC Snapshot Shows 50 GW of Data Centers Online, With MISO Growing Fastest
A new federal snapshot cited by Utility Dive says 50 gigawatts of data centers were online at the end of 2025, with the Midcontinent Independent System Operator region posting the fastest growth since 2020.
Key Takeaways
- A FERC snapshot cited by Utility Dive says 50 GW of data centers were online at the end of 2025.
- MISO showed the fastest growth, at 43% annually since 2020.
- ERCOT, the Southwest Power Pool, and the Southeast also saw rapid expansion.
- The figures suggest data center demand is becoming a central grid-planning issue.
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