Amazon's data center bid on nuclear energy is rejected by regulators. (Photo: iStock)
U.S. energy regulators have rejected an amended interconnection agreement that would have linked an Amazon data center in Pennsylvania directly to a nuclear power plant, a move that could have significant implications for the revival of nuclear energy in the AI era.
FERC cites grid stability, consumer cost concerns
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) rejected the proposal, citing concerns over potential risks to regional power supply stability and raise utility bills. Mark Christie, one of the commissioners, noted in a statement that the co-location arrangement "present an array of complicated, nuanced and multifaceted issues, which collectively could have huge ramifications for both grid reliability and consumer costs."
