Managing Texas’ Rapid Growth in Large-Load Interconnections

Between 2023 and 2024, CenterPoint Energy reported a staggering 700% increase in large load interconnection requests. ERCOT, with a 2025 projected load of approximately 85 GW, is currently tracking 156 GW of large load seeking interconnection. This surge is straining the grid and often leading to delays, driving-up costs of projects, and even leading to cancellations. Texas faces an urgent need for additional generation and storage resources, expanded transmission infrastructure, and updated large load interconnection processes, and the. The state is taking steps to meet these challenges. From new requirements established under SB 6 to ERCOT’s new standards, join this session to hear about how Texas is tackling the growing demand head-on.