At the same time, FERC must also oversee compliance with fast-approaching deadlines for new rules on transmission planning and cost allocation. The keen focus on data center development by the Trump administration comes amid questions about FERC’s status as an independent agency. DOE colocation plan drives early agendaIn the near-term, FERC is focusing on the U.S. Department of Energy’s proposal for interconnecting colocated load to the transmission system. The Trump administration has made connecting data centers a priority, and Wright has proposed FERC adopt new rules for colocated large loads. New transmission plans come dueMeanwhile, FERC will also be responding to the compliance plans from RTOs and transmission providers to the agency’s Order 1920 on transmission planning and cost allocation.