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Of Note · November 2, 2026
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Hermantown City Council unanimously approves Google data center agreements
New Builds & Campuses
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PJM refiles 6,831 MW Reliability Backstop Procurement at FERC for a March 1 launch
FERC, CER & Commissions
2 more Of Note stories and all 10 stories for subscribers
Large-Load Tracker
November 17, 2026
Virginia · Virginia State Corporation Commission · hearing scheduled
November 17, 2026
Pennsylvania PUC votes 4-0 to seek comment on data center curtailment rules
Pennsylvania · Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission · Docket M-2026-3064961 · comments open
December 2, 2026
Midcontinent Independent System Operator files Large Load Addition Resource Study at FERC
Federal (MISO) · Federal Energy Regulatory Commission · Docket ER27-25-000 · comments open
34 large-load proceedings tracked; 31 more for subscribers
Calendar
November 2, 2026
November 2, 2026
Deadline Rapid City public comment deadline on proposed data center ordinance changes
November 3, 2026
27 Calendar dates; 24 more for subscribers
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