Ampyx Cyber Blog
The Intersection of Regulation & Resilience
What Is a Computational Load Entity?
A large AI data center used to be just a customer of the grid. On July 16, 2026, FERC changed that, directing NERC to create the Computational Load Entity, a new class of registered entity subject to mandatory federal reliability standards. A plain-English guide to what the category is and why it exists, and the anchor for the AI Reliability Boundary series.
NERC Computational Load Alert: August 3 Deadline for Utilities 2026
The NERC Level 3 alert on computational load looks voluntary, but Rule 810 makes the August 3 response mandatory, and a July FERC order turns the guidance into standards due by the end of 2026. What to file before the deadline, which gaps to start closing by role, and why unpriced AI load risk surfaces in prudency reviews, interconnection revenue, and daily penalties.
Texas SB 75: A Lone Star Model for Grid Resilience
Texas SB 75 establishes a first-of-its-kind Grid Security Commission to evaluate and enhance the resilience of the state’s electric grid and critical infrastructure. With a broad all-hazards focus, from cyber threats to EMPs, this bipartisan law signals Texas’ intent to lead on proactive, cross-sector grid security. Learn what’s required, what’s coming, and why it matters now.