# FERC Reforms Grid Interconnection Process

U.S. interconnection queues stood at approximately 2,061 GW at the end of 2025, remaining above 2,000 GW, while battery storage projects continue to face multi-year delays. FERC Order No. 2023 has produced some progress: battery projects secured 1.9 GW of agreements in PJM’s first transition cycle. For developers, contractors, and energy-sector suppliers, queue delays and evolving interconnection rules can affect project schedules, grid access, and the timing of related procurement needs.

- Companies developing or supporting battery storage projects should account for multi-year interconnection delays in project schedules and business planning.
- The 1.9 GW of battery storage agreements in PJM’s first transition cycle shows progress under Order No. 2023, but the overall queue remains substantial.
- As the signal recommends, contractors and developers should follow FERC tariff proceedings and grid-operator reform deadlines for changes that could affect timelines and market opportunities.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Policy, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** November 07, 2026

### Government Entities
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
- Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL)

### Vendors
- Dominion Energy (project developer)

### Sources
- [Battery storage queue backlog remains above 2,000 gigawatts despite FERC reforms](https://gcn.com/battery-storage-queue-backlog-gigawatts/23076) - gcn.com