Commission hears engineering concerns about grid, decommissioning and possible rate impacts

Jan 20, 2026

An engineering representative briefed the Planning Commission on power-grid constraints and decommissioning needs for data centers; commissioners also cited reports that distribution fees have doubled in other states after data center development.

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Consultant Jessica Fieldhouse of C. S. Davidson, Inc. addressed the commission on environmental and infrastructure constraints related to potential data centers, highlighting power-grid considerations and the need for decommissioning plans.

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