Reference
Large-load power by market
One page per market: what a 50 MW connection costs under the utility's large-load tariff, with the docket, the minimum bill, the collateral, the term and the realistic energization year. Built from the Large-Load Cost Table.
- Northern Virginia: what a 50 MW connection costs under Dominion Energy Virginia
In Northern Virginia, Dominion Energy Virginia connects a 50 MW load under Schedule GS-5 (large-load class) plus SCC-ordered mandatory CIAC for direct-connect transmission, docket PUR-2025-00058 (GS-5 approved 2025-11-25). Minimum bill: 85% of contract demand for distribution and transmission; 60% for generation. Term: 14 years. Realistic energization: 2033. Open Factory's Large-Load Cost Table, as of August 21, 2026.
- Columbus: what a 50 MW connection costs under AEP Ohio
In Columbus, AEP Ohio connects a 50 MW load under Schedule DCT (Data Center Tariff), docket PUCO 24-508-EL-ATA (approved 2025-07-09). Minimum bill: 15,000 kW plus 85% of contract capacity above 25,000 kW, capped at 85%. Term: ramp (max 4 years) plus 8 years = up to 12 years. Realistic energization: 2031 to 2033. Open Factory's Large-Load Cost Table, as of August 21, 2026.
- Atlanta: what a 50 MW connection costs under Georgia Power
In Atlanta, Georgia Power connects a 50 MW load under PSC large-load rule for customers at or above 100 MW; TOU-SC-16 customer-specific pricing; standard tariffs below 100 MW, docket Georgia PSC rule adopted 2025-01-23 (effective 2025-02-01) under docket 55378. Minimum billing requirements for 100 MW+ contracts (level customer-specific). Term: up to 15 years for 100 MW+ (was 5). Realistic energization: 2031. Open Factory's Large-Load Cost Table, as of August 21, 2026.
- Dallas-Fort Worth: what a 50 MW connection costs under Oncor Electric Delivery
In Dallas-Fort Worth, Oncor Electric Delivery connects a 50 MW load under SB 6 (75 MW+) and PUCT proposed 16 TAC 25.194; ERCOT Batch Zero (NPRR1325/PGRR145); standard TDSP facilities extension below 75 MW, docket PUCT Project 58481 (proposed rule published 2026-03-12; comments due 2026-04-17). Minimum bill: none (retail energy is bought from a REP; TDSP delivery charges follow 4CP demand). Term: none. Realistic energization: 2029. Open Factory's Large-Load Cost Table, as of August 21, 2026.
- Houston: what a 50 MW connection costs under CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric
In Houston, CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric connects a 50 MW load under same ERCOT/PUCT regime as Oncor; facility extension agreements with deposits below 75 MW, docket PUCT Project 58481. Minimum bill: none. Term: none. Realistic energization: 2028 to 2029. Open Factory's Large-Load Cost Table, as of August 21, 2026.
- West and South Texas: what a 50 MW connection costs under AEP Texas
In West and South Texas, AEP Texas connects a 50 MW load under same ERCOT/PUCT regime as Oncor, docket PUCT Project 58481. Minimum bill: none by rule (AEP cites take-or-pay ESAs for its vertically integrated utilities; AEP Texas is wires-only). Term: none by rule. Realistic energization: 2029. Open Factory's Large-Load Cost Table, as of August 21, 2026.
- Carolinas: what a 50 MW connection costs under Duke Energy Carolinas
In Carolinas, Duke Energy Carolinas connects a 50 MW load under Schedule HLF (High Load Factor) large-load provisions proposed in the 2026 rate case; existing contracts with minimum demand and credit support, docket NCUC E-7 Sub 1329 (filed late June 2026; pending). Minimum bill: 75% of contracted demand. Term: 10 or 15 years depending on load size. Realistic energization: 2029 to 2030. Open Factory's Large-Load Cost Table, as of August 21, 2026.
- Phoenix (APS): what a 50 MW connection costs under Arizona Public Service
In Phoenix (APS), Arizona Public Service connects a 50 MW load under Extra High Load Factor (XHLF) rate update with minimum bill and collateral; long-term contracts with upfront contributions, docket ACC E-01345A-25-0105 (June 2025 rate case; pending). Minimum bill (level not public). Term: long-term contracts (length not public). Realistic energization: 2029. Open Factory's Large-Load Cost Table, as of August 21, 2026.
- Phoenix (SRP): what a 50 MW connection costs under Salt River Project
In Phoenix (SRP), Salt River Project connects a 50 MW load under E-67 price plan (board-approved in the 2025 pricing process) and the Large Customer Integration Process (LCIP), docket SRP board pricing process 2025 (LBNL lists E-00000A-25-0069). Minimum bill: greater of actual use or 80% of forecasted demand (SRP may reduce if the customer pays for generation and infrastructure SRP would not otherwise build). Term: not published. Realistic energization: 2028 to 2029. Open Factory's Large-Load Cost Table, as of August 21, 2026.
- Salt Lake City: what a 50 MW connection costs under PacifiCorp / Rocky Mountain Power
In Salt Lake City, PacifiCorp / Rocky Mountain Power connects a 50 MW load under Utah SB 132 (2025) large-load pathways; Large-Load Service Contract approved by Utah PSC; Oregon Schedule 401 pending under HB 3546, docket Utah PSC 26-035-05 (approved). Minimum bill: not published. Term: not published. Realistic energization: 2028 to 2029. Open Factory's Large-Load Cost Table, as of August 21, 2026.
- Louisiana: what a 50 MW connection costs under Entergy Louisiana
In Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana connects a 50 MW load under Large Load High Load Factor Power Service rate; customer-specific contracts for hyperscale loads (Meta), docket LPSC U-36959 (approved). Minimum charges in the Meta contract cover capital cost return fixed O&M taxes and insurance. Term: 5-year minimum contract under the tariff. Realistic energization: 2029. Open Factory's Large-Load Cost Table, as of August 21, 2026.
- Colorado: what a 50 MW connection costs under Xcel Energy (Public Service Co. of Colorado)
In Colorado, Xcel Energy (Public Service Co. of Colorado) connects a 50 MW load under Large General Service - Transmission large-load tariff (proposed), docket CPUC 26AL-0137E (filed 2026-04-02; pending). Minimum bill: 80% of contracted power over the term plus a minimum monthly bill. Term: 15 years. Realistic energization: 2029 to 2030. Open Factory's Large-Load Cost Table, as of August 21, 2026.
- Chicago: what a 50 MW connection costs under Commonwealth Edison
In Chicago, Commonwealth Edison connects a 50 MW load under Revised General Terms and Conditions for large loads plus FERC-approved Transmission Security Agreements (TSAs), docket ICC 25-0677 (approved). Minimum bill: committed revenue contributions with shortfall payments if usage misses commitments. Term: not published. Realistic energization: 2031. Open Factory's Large-Load Cost Table, as of August 21, 2026.
- Bay Area: what a 50 MW connection costs under Pacific Gas and Electric
In Bay Area, Pacific Gas and Electric connects a 50 MW load under Electric Rule 30 (retail transmission-level interconnection 50 to 230 kV; advance-and-refund), docket CPUC D.25-07-039 (Application 24-11-007). Minimum bill: none (Rule 30 is a cost mechanism; PG&E has no large-load minimum-take tariff). Term: none in Rule 30. Realistic energization: 2031 to 2032. Open Factory's Large-Load Cost Table, as of August 21, 2026.
- Northern Indiana: what a 50 MW connection costs under Indiana Michigan Power
In Northern Indiana, Indiana Michigan Power connects a 50 MW load under Industrial Power Tariff large-load amendments (settlement), docket IURC Cause 46097 (approved 2025-02-19). Minimum bill: not published for Indiana (I&M's proposed Michigan Large Power Tariff uses 90% of contract capacity). Term: at least 12 years after a ramp of up to 5 years. Realistic energization: 2028 to 2029. Open Factory's Large-Load Cost Table, as of August 21, 2026.