Midwest grid operator fast-tracking more natural gas to serve AI data centers, other demand

The Midwest grid operator that serves Indiana is looking to fast-track more power plants through its interconnection process. MISO — or the Midcontinent Independent System Operator — said the grid needs power for AI data centers, manufacturing plants and electric vehicles.

None of projects the operator approved so far are in Indiana, but at least six in the state are eligible this round.

MISO fast-tracked ten energy projects in September. About half of them were natural gas plants and half were clean energy sources like solar, wind and battery storage…

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