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What NERC’s Level 3 Alert Means for Large Computational Loads
NERC issued a Level 3 Alert related to computational loads (e.g., data centers, AI training, and similar large loads) that will require industry attention and response. All…
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What NERC’s Level 3 Alert Means for Large Computational Loads
May 7, 2026
NERC issued a Level 3 Alert related to computational loads (e.g., data centers, AI training, and similar large loads) that will require industry attention and response. All…
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GDS appoints Daniel Powers as Chief Development Officer
April 14, 2026
GDS Associates, Inc. (“GDS” or the “Company”), a market-leading provider of power consulting and advisory services to the U.S. electric utility industry, today announced the…
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FERC unanimously approves sweeping sets of CIP standards
March 23, 2026
On March 19, 2026, FERC unanimously approved the Virtualization Reliability Standards, which include 11 modified CIP Standards, 4 new definitions to the NERC Glossary, and 18…
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Category 2 IBR Registration Is No Longer “Coming Soon” – It’s Here
February 17, 2026
By Chris White NERC’s latest Work Plan Progress Update confirms what many inverter-based resource owners and operators are starting to feel in real time: Category 2 GO/GOP…
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Data Centers and the Grid: Managing Risk With Opportunities
January 27, 2026
The power and utility sector is entering a transformative era driven by unprecedented energy demand after decades of modest load growth. This surge is not expected to abate in…
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GDS Unveils New Brand Identity and Updated Website Experience
January 27, 2026
GDS Associates, a trusted name in utility consulting, is proud to unveil a refreshed brand identity, including a modernized logo, updated color palette and redesigned website.
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A Quick Reference Guide of the IBR Registration Initiative
January 26, 2026
Written by GDS AssociatesJan 26, 2026 The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) has launched the Inverter-Based Resource (IBR) Registration Initiative as a…
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FERC Orders New Transmission Service Types for Co-Located Facilities in PJM
December 2, 2025
FERC ruled that PJM’s current Co‑Location and BTMG practices are unjust and unreasonable and directed PJM to create new, more flexible transmission service types to be finalized…
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