DC Hub rates Chicago AVOID for new data-center power. PJM's typical time to power is about 50 months (ISO-level, filings-derived), and its generation interconnection queue is 135 GW as of Oct 6, 2026.
| Market | Chicago |
|---|---|
| DC Hub DCPI verdict | AVOID |
| Grid operator | PJM |
| ISO typical time to power | about 50 months (ISO-level) |
| ISO generation queue | 135 GW as of Oct 6, 2026 |
Source: DC Hub Data Center Power Index and ISO interconnection queue filings, published Oct 7, 2026. DC Hub refreshed Oct 6, 2026. Data: DC Hub (dchub.cloud), CC BY 4.0.
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