How long does it take to get grid power for a data center in CAISO?

New grid power for a data center in CAISO typically takes about 40 months (ISO-level, derived from interconnection filings). CAISO's generation interconnection queue is 74 GW as of Oct 6, 2026.

Grid operatorCAISO
Typical time to powerabout 40 months (ISO-level)
Generation queue74 GW

Source: CAISO Public Queue Report (Application Status=ACTIVE, Net MWs to Grid), published Oct 6, 2026. DC Hub refreshed Oct 6, 2026. Data: DC Hub (dchub.cloud), CC BY 4.0.

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