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Exelon separated from Constellation Energy and confirmed its operational footprint across multiple states within the PJM Interconnection.Some support1 report
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FERC holds power to impose governance reforms on PJM, and Swett discusses PJM's legitimacy crisis.Well supported6 reports2 developments inside
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Google is building data centers that are utilizing the power grid managed by PJM Interconnection.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Google provided funding for a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) within the PJM market.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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PJM Interconnection monitors tight grid conditions across the region in Maryland.Some support1 report
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PJM Interconnection in the New York area is under strain due to a heat wave and high power demand, leading to emergency orders.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Chris Wright determined that a statutory emergency existed in the PJM Interconnection area.Some support6 reports
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Developers are seeking opportunities in regional power markets, prompting market monitors to advise FERC against stifling competition.Some support1 report
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The energy market serves Ohio, and a poll was conducted regarding likely Ohio voters.Some support1 report
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New Jersey demands exceed PJM grid capacity, prompting Mikie Sherrill to sign legislation to procure nuclear power.Well supported3 reports2 developments inside
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Constellation is expanding its ISO New England portfolio and growing its presence in the PJM market through acquisitions, including a gas portfolio.Some support1 report1 development inside
One to three months ago
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A critical transmission seam and choke point runs through multiple states, including Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, and Michigan.Some support2 reports
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Hut 8 is developing new operational sites across the United States, including a major project in Texas, and sites in Illinois and Louisiana.Well supported3 reports3 developments inside
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Shell is strengthening its position in the PJM power market, having acquired generation capacity in Pennsylvania and sold interests in a plant serving the New England market.Well supported8 reports1 development inside
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Regulatory bodies PJM, PSC, and FERC are addressing reliability issues and project applications in the PJM region.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is regulating utility development and examining reliability across the PJM footprint.Some support5 reports3 developments inside
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Regulators warn about power grid strain and PJM reports on emergency steps in Pennsylvania.Some support1 report
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Governor JB Pritzker signed the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act in Illinois.Some support2 reports
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Outage concentration is occurring in affected states including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Michigan, potentially impacting agricultural output and food prices.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A new bill requires data centers to pay incremental costs, impacting states including West Virginia.Some support1 report
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Jeff Dennis discussed costs related to PJM Interconnection and US transmission projects involving Southwest Power Pool and National Grid.Some support1 report
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The PJM region is experiencing a tightening of the power supply-demand balance.Well supported3 reports2 developments inside
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PJM Interconnection raised prices in Virginia while the State Corporation Commission regulates utilities.Some support1 report1 development inside
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OMA raised concerns regarding energy demand forecasts as regulators contend with the booming data center market in Ohio.Some support3 reports
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The NJ Board of Public Utilities oversees a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) program allowing homeowners in New Jersey to earn revenue via PJM Interconnection.Some support1 report
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Power plant acquisitions are underway in both Colorado and New York, while data center failures are being reported in Northern Virginia.Some support1 report
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Trump's administration paid TotalEnergies to cancel wind projects, while AI data centers increased PJM auction costs.Well supported5 reports
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Grid operator experienced major outages, a company expanded capacity for gas turbines, and the Bureau of Land Management is preparing a lease sale.Some support1 report
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PJM determined electricity pricing across Maryland, and Katie Fry Hester spoke at a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission conference.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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Utility companies are restoring power and repairing storm damage across Michigan and Pennsylvania.Some support7 reports1 development inside
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PPL president discusses the ongoing reliability auction within the PJM market structure.Some support1 report
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Both PJM and Southwest Power Pool face challenges from data center power demands, while ERCOT successfully managed heat.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A new AI platform was founded to help stabilize the power system following major load disturbances in the Texas Gulf Coast region.Some support1 report
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Todd Snitchler comments on competitive power markets, noting that Virginia relies on Pennsylvania for power.Some support2 reports
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Omnis Pleasants LLC filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to financial distress, leading to the approved transfer of the merchant coal-fired plant for a hydrogen retrofit while still serving PJM Interconnection.Well supported5 reports
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PJM Interconnection's operational proposal aligns with Donald Trump's pledges regarding data hubs in Northern Virginia.Some support1 report
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FERC is overseeing a new interconnection process driven by load growth, balancing the needs of the manufacturing sector and data centers with new rules mandating renewable energy sourcing by 2030.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Dominion Energy seeks $1.5B in rate increases while critics point to systemic cross-class subsidization issues in the energy market.Well supported4 reports
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Brookings analyzes energy costs and data center development issues across the PJM region, involving Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Extreme heat is causing productivity losses and straining electrical infrastructure in regions including Spain, Italy, and the PJM Interconnection area.Some support1 report
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Emergency orders invoke Section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act as rapidly increasing load from data centers strains the PJM grid.Well supported5 reports
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PJM Interconnection reports its regional grid includes northern Illinois and issues a warning for the Chicago area.Some support1 report
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Bank of America analyzed the impact of PJM capacity charges, projecting increased reliance on gas and storage due to consumer-oriented utility commission policies.Some support1 report
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FERC holds a technical conference on PJM governance while cost recovery complaints are advanced, alongside reports on solar costs and cross-class subsidization.Some support2 reports
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A study involving Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and PJM Interconnection shows that data centers are major electricity consumers, leading to rate hikes in the market of Virginia and tracked by Goldman Sachs.Some support1 report
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FERC reviews governance proceedings of PJM and sets precedent in a Massachusetts DPU case.Some support4 reports
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FERC and PJM Interconnection jointly set price caps for capacity auctions.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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FirstEnergy and Frontier were involved in a pole dispute in West Virginia while the PSC evaluated PJM capacity auctions.Some support1 report
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Trump proposes budget cuts to energy assistance programs while FERC oversees regional electricity grid operations.Well supported4 reports2 developments inside
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Manufacturing success drives power demand increase involving Clorox and PJM Interconnection.Some support1 report
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PJM Interconnection's energy production relies on facilities in West Virginia and Pennsylvania, serving the Chicago area under FERC oversight.Some support1 report
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High power costs are severely impacting production margins for US manufacturers, complicating revival plans.Some support1 report
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Data center expansion in the region is driving up power needs and causing price surges in the largest U.S. power market.Well supported10 reports1 development inside
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Democrats urged Governor Mike DeWine to establish utility rates for PJM serving Ohio and the Midwest grid.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Goldman Sachs projects capacity plummet by 2027 amid NERC warnings of heightened blackout risk for the grid serving 67 million people.Some support1 report
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Fires led to the shutdown of Moss Landing battery storage, while PJM proposed new capacity price caps amid Middle East energy price hikes.Some support1 report
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Governor blames Trump for energy cost issues affecting Maryland's electricity supply managed by PJM.Well supported6 reports
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PJM Interconnection serves millions of consumers in the US while AccuWeather reports on heat dome phenomena.Some support1 report
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Extreme heat and increased energy demand are driving up consumption from data centers in the U.S. power grid.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Duke Energy and PJM Interconnection are managing grid stress by ordering data centers to disconnect during an ongoing heatwave.Some support1 report
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What's reaching PJM Interconnection
Events traced to PJM Interconnection, step by step, newest first- Microsoft's new data center could increase strain on PJM Interconnection's grid managementMicrosoft's new data center could increase strain on PJM Interconnection's grid managementPossible
- New regulatory proposals may reshape PJM Interconnection's oversightPJM Interconnection may face changes if US infrastructure regulation is unifiedPossible
- Off-road diesel use may change generation costs for PJM InterconnectionCheaper off-road diesel may alter generation costs managed by PJM InterconnectionPossible
- AI data center power demand may strain PJM Interconnection gridPJM Interconnection may face increased strain from massive AI data center power demandPossible
- Local fights over data centers may disrupt PJM Interconnection's planningUncertainty over data center growth may disrupt PJM Interconnection's capacity planningPossible
- Ohio County floods may disrupt PJM Interconnection's regional gridFlooding in Ohio County could plausibly disrupt PJM Interconnection's regional grid operationsPossible
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- How could the VPP partnership targeting AI data centers affect PJM Interconnection?VPP capacity commitment may change PJM's operational requirements for grid reliabilityLikely
- New 1-gigawatt facility could increase regional electricity supply capacity managed by PJM InterconnectionNew 1-gigawatt facility could increase regional electricity supply capacity managed by PJM InterconnectionLikely
- How could the Department of Energy order affect PJM Interconnection's operations and costs?DOE order mandates PJM to direct units and call backup generationLikely
- How could the Murphy administration's green energy agenda affect PJM Interconnection?Green energy push may increase operational costs and strain PJM's regional grid.Likely
- Data center costs may change PJM Interconnection's funding structurePJM Interconnection's backup program costs could face regulatory changes due to data center demandsPossible
- PJM Interconnection may need to adjust regional planning for new Virginia capacityPJM Interconnection may need to adjust regional planning for new Virginia capacity.Possible
- Yemen conflict may raise energy costs and stress PJM InterconnectionOil price surges from Yemen conflict could increase PJM Interconnection's regional energy costsPossible
- New nuclear capacity could change PJM Interconnection's grid planningNew nuclear capacity may change grid load management for PJM InterconnectionPossible
- How could commentary on massive data center projects affect PJM Interconnection?Massive data center projects could strain regional grid capacity and transmission planningPossible
- How could the massive data center project in Southern Ohio affect PJM Interconnection?PJM Interconnection may face strong operational demands managing the integration of the new 8 GW data center load.Likely
- PJM Interconnection may need to adjust grid management for new 114 MW wind capacityPJM Interconnection may need to adjust grid management for new 114 MW wind capacityPossible
- PJM Interconnection may need to adjust infrastructure costs to manage the significant new grid loadPJM Interconnection may need to adjust infrastructure costs to manage the significant new grid loadPossible
- PJM Interconnection may face sustained load growth of 2% to 3% through 2030PJM Interconnection may face sustained load growth of 2% to 3% through 2030Possible
- PJM Interconnection may benefit from 890 megawatts of stable nuclear powerPJM Interconnection may benefit from 890 megawatts of stable nuclear powerLikely
- Power plant safety review may constrain capacity for PJM InterconnectionNew safety standards may constrain power plant capacity, impacting regional grid planningPossible
- CCA legislation may require PJM Interconnection to adapt market rulesCCA legislation may require PJM Interconnection to adapt regional grid market mechanismsPossible
- Hamilton's tree program may reduce load on PJM InterconnectionThe program could lead to a reduction in overall energy load managed by PJM Interconnection.Possible
- New federal standards may change PJM Interconnection's grid planningNew FERC standards could require PJM Interconnection to change its operational planning.Possible
- Data center growth may strain PJM Interconnection's grid capacityData center growth may strain PJM Interconnection's grid capacityPossible
- How could the financial instability of Pleasants Power Station affect PJM Interconnection?Pleasants Power Station bankruptcy may increase regional energy risk for PJMPossible
- How could Constellation's new power purchase agreements affect PJM Interconnection?New nuclear capacity and supply deals may ease PJM's critical generation shortagesLikely
- How could the U.S. Space Academy application affect PJM Interconnection?Space academy plans may increase power demand on PJM gridPossible
Explainers that pass through PJM Interconnection
PJM Interconnection is a step on the way to someone else- DOE order may affect New Jersey's regional electricity supplyNew Jersey may face questions over dependable electricity supply and costsPossible
- DOE grid order may threaten port authority's critical operationsGrid instability may threaten critical airport operations managed by the port authorityPossible
- High electricity demand growth may boost Constellation Energy's market positionConstellation Energy may benefit from soaring electricity demand driven by data centersPossible
- How could the projected growth in data center electricity demand affect Nvidia?Nvidia may benefit from soaring data center power demand and expansionLikely
- Rising electricity costs may increase risk for Bechtel's Ohio contractsRising electricity costs may increase risk for Bechtel's Ohio contractsPossible
- Ohio Senate may need to address historic electricity price spikesThe Ohio Senate may need to address historic electricity price spikesPossible
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- Nvidia's Ohio data centers face higher operational costsNvidia's operational costs may rise due to industrial electricity rate spikes in Ohio.Likely
- Constellation's nuclear deals may secure stable power for AWS data centersStable, contracted nuclear power may support AWS's growing data center demands.Possible
- Increased PJM grid capacity may stabilize power supply for Microsoft's data centersIncreased PJM grid capacity may stabilize power supply for Microsoft's data centersLikely
- New nuclear capacity may stabilize power supply for AmazonIncreased nuclear capacity in PJM may stabilize power supply for Amazon's data centersPossible
- Constellation's capacity boost may challenge Vistra in PJM marketConstellation's capacity boost may challenge Vistra in PJM marketLikely
Around PJM Interconnection this week
News at the entities that move PJM Interconnection most-
West Virginia StructuralA data center group is reaching out to the Board of Education while residents plan to attend City Council meetings in West Virginia.Moves PJM Interconnection
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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission StructuralLegislation pushed by the House of Representatives aims to empower state regulators to protect consumers.Moves PJM Interconnection
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New Jersey StructuralKevin Connolly watched a movie in his New Jersey home while his collection is being auctioned in Los Angeles.Moves PJM Interconnection
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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission StructuralEurope was noted for its advanced aviation regulation, while the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission regulates interstate energy transmission.Moves PJM Interconnection
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Donald Trump OperationalTrump, Hegseth, and Bessent discuss threats and escalation against Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz.Moves PJM Interconnection
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Meta OperationalMarket indices reflect company gains, while high-level talks proceed and Meta leverages AI agent successes.Moves PJM Interconnection
Connections
The 40 strongest of 154, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
New Jersey Structural
PJM Interconnection operates the regional power grid that serves and is regulated by the state of New Jersey.
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Maryland Structural
PJM Interconnection operates the regional grid, determining electricity pricing and managing supply for Maryland ratepayers.
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Ohio Structural
PJM Interconnection operates as the regional grid manager responsible for managing electricity flow and addressing energy issues within the state of Ohio.
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West Virginia Structural
PJM Interconnection's energy production and grid operations are functionally dependent on facilities and infrastructure located within West Virginia.
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NRG Energy Operational
PJM Interconnection operates the market in which NRG Energy participates, with NRG's capacity and market share directly influencing market outcomes.
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Pennsylvania Structural
PJM Interconnection operates the regional electric grid within Pennsylvania's borders and is subject to state mandates and oversight.
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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Structural
PJM Interconnection operates under the formal regulatory oversight and binding orders issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
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Vistra Structural
Vistra operates within the PJM Interconnection region and is governed by its market rules, auctions, and regulatory proposals.
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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Structural
FERC holds ultimate regulatory authority over PJM Interconnection, overseeing its market operations and governance.
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Google Operational
Google actively participates in the PJM market by building data centers and responding to capacity proposals.
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David Mills Structural
David Mills holds the leadership role of President and CEO of PJM Interconnection.
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Chris Wright Operational
Chris Wright issues regulatory orders that dictate PJM Interconnection's regional grid operations.
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Chicago Structural
PJM Interconnection operates the essential electrical grid serving the Chicago metropolitan area.
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Exelon Operational
Exelon operates as a utility within the PJM Interconnection market, subject to its pricing and operational rules.
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New York Operational
The operational realities of New York are directly affected by the market conditions and power demand surges managed by the PJM Interconnection market operator.
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Donald Trump Operational
Donald Trump's administration policies and pressure actively influence PJM Interconnection's grid modernization and operational alignment.
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Constellation Energy Structural
PJM manages the grid and capacity markets that Constellation Energy utilizes for its operations and revenue generation.
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Meta Operational
Meta's high power demand from data centers directly influences the operational capacity and strain of the PJM regional power grid.
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Amazon Operational
PJM manages the regional power grid, which is the essential infrastructure upon which Amazon's data center operations depend.
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New York City Structural
PJM Interconnection manages the wholesale electricity market and power grid infrastructure for New York City.
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Josh Shapiro Operational
Josh Shapiro has engaged in regulatory actions, including negotiations and lawsuits, concerning PJM Interconnection's pricing and capacity costs.
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Chris Wright Structural
Chris Wright exercises regulatory authority over PJM Interconnection regarding grid stability and statutory emergencies.
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Department of Energy Structural
The Department of Energy issues emergency orders that mandate PJM Interconnection to direct large-load customers and issue alerts.
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Virginia Operational
PJM operates within Virginia, providing electricity services and setting market pricing that impacts residential and commercial customers.
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TotalEnergies Operational
TotalEnergies operates within the energy market governed by PJM Interconnection, where operational decisions affect market costs and supply.
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National Weather Service Operational
NWS weather patterns dictate operational limits for the PJM power market.
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Steel Manufacturers Association Structural
The SMA's members are dependent on the market structure managed by PJM, which dictates operational costs like power prices.
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Clorox Operational
Clorox's manufacturing success creates power demand that must be met by the market managed by PJM Interconnection.
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Appalachian Power Operational
PJM Interconnection coordinates with Appalachian Power regarding potential power requests and market operations.
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Talen Energy Operational
PJM Interconnection operates within agreements with Talen Energy, and PJM's auction results influence Talen's market performance.
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Todd Snitchler Operational
Todd Snitchler provides commentary and analysis regarding the competitive market operations of PJM Interconnection.
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Shell Operational
Shell actively participates in the PJM power market, establishing market presence through strategic acquisitions and capacity offtake agreements.
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Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Structural
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission exercises formal regulatory oversight over PJM Interconnection's operations and reliability within the state.
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Dominion Structural
Dominion relies on PJM Interconnection's market structure to execute extra market capacity purchases.
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EOS Structural
EOS batteries provide capacity support necessary for PJM Interconnection's grid operations.
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Patrick Morrissey Structural
Patrick Morrissey enacted policies that influenced PJM Interconnection's ability to meet demand.
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FirstEnergy Structural
FirstEnergy operates within the market structure defined by PJM Interconnection, which dictates pricing and outlines regional electricity demand requirements.
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PPL Operational
PPL leadership engages in discussions regarding PJM's operational reliability auctions.
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Northern Virginia Shared context
PJM Interconnection operates within Northern Virginia, which serves as a major site for power demand loads and grid disturbances that influence grid stability.
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Dominion Energy Operational
Dominion Energy actively buys and sells power within the PJM Interconnection market structure.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
6 events- Exelon separated from Constellation Energy and confirmed its operational footprint across multiple states within the PJM Interconnection.
- Google provided funding for a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) within the PJM market.
- PJM Interconnection monitors tight grid conditions across the region in Maryland.
- Chris Wright determined that a statutory emergency existed in the PJM Interconnection area.
- Developers are seeking opportunities in regional power markets, prompting market monitors to advise FERC against stifling competition.
- The energy market serves Ohio, and a poll was conducted regarding likely Ohio voters.
September 2026
9 events- Constellation is expanding its ISO New England portfolio and growing its presence in the PJM market through acquisitions, including a gas portfolio.
- A critical transmission seam and choke point runs through multiple states, including Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, and Michigan.
- Shell is strengthening its position in the PJM power market, having acquired generation capacity in Pennsylvania and sold interests in a plant serving the New England market.
- Regulatory bodies PJM, PSC, and FERC are addressing reliability issues and project applications in the PJM region.
- The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is regulating utility development and examining reliability across the PJM footprint.
- Regulators warn about power grid strain and PJM reports on emergency steps in Pennsylvania.
- Governor JB Pritzker signed the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act in Illinois.
- A new bill requires data centers to pay incremental costs, impacting states including West Virginia.
- Jeff Dennis discussed costs related to PJM Interconnection and US transmission projects involving Southwest Power Pool and National Grid.
August 2026
15 events- Outage concentration is occurring in affected states including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Michigan, potentially impacting agricultural output and food prices.
- PJM Interconnection raised prices in Virginia while the State Corporation Commission regulates utilities.
- OMA raised concerns regarding energy demand forecasts as regulators contend with the booming data center market in Ohio.
- The NJ Board of Public Utilities oversees a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) program allowing homeowners in New Jersey to earn revenue via PJM Interconnection.
- Power plant acquisitions are underway in both Colorado and New York, while data center failures are being reported in Northern Virginia.
- Grid operator experienced major outages, a company expanded capacity for gas turbines, and the Bureau of Land Management is preparing a lease sale.
- PPL president discusses the ongoing reliability auction within the PJM market structure.
- Both PJM and Southwest Power Pool face challenges from data center power demands, while ERCOT successfully managed heat.
- A new AI platform was founded to help stabilize the power system following major load disturbances in the Texas Gulf Coast region.
- Omnis Pleasants LLC filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to financial distress, leading to the approved transfer of the merchant coal-fired plant for a hydrogen retrofit while still serving PJM Interconnection.
- PJM Interconnection's operational proposal aligns with Donald Trump's pledges regarding data hubs in Northern Virginia.
- FERC is overseeing a new interconnection process driven by load growth, balancing the needs of the manufacturing sector and data centers with new rules mandating renewable energy sourcing by 2030.
- Brookings analyzes energy costs and data center development issues across the PJM region, involving Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.
- Extreme heat is causing productivity losses and straining electrical infrastructure in regions including Spain, Italy, and the PJM Interconnection area.
- PJM Interconnection reports its regional grid includes northern Illinois and issues a warning for the Chicago area.
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July 2026
23 events- FERC holds power to impose governance reforms on PJM, and Swett discusses PJM's legitimacy crisis.
- PJM Interconnection in the New York area is under strain due to a heat wave and high power demand, leading to emergency orders.
- New Jersey demands exceed PJM grid capacity, prompting Mikie Sherrill to sign legislation to procure nuclear power.
- Trump's administration paid TotalEnergies to cancel wind projects, while AI data centers increased PJM auction costs.
- PJM determined electricity pricing across Maryland, and Katie Fry Hester spoke at a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission conference.
- Utility companies are restoring power and repairing storm damage across Michigan and Pennsylvania.
- Todd Snitchler comments on competitive power markets, noting that Virginia relies on Pennsylvania for power.
- Dominion Energy seeks $1.5B in rate increases while critics point to systemic cross-class subsidization issues in the energy market.
- Emergency orders invoke Section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act as rapidly increasing load from data centers strains the PJM grid.
- Bank of America analyzed the impact of PJM capacity charges, projecting increased reliance on gas and storage due to consumer-oriented utility commission policies.
- FERC holds a technical conference on PJM governance while cost recovery complaints are advanced, alongside reports on solar costs and cross-class subsidization.
- A study involving Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and PJM Interconnection shows that data centers are major electricity consumers, leading to rate hikes in the market of Virginia and tracked by Goldman Sachs.
- FERC reviews governance proceedings of PJM and sets precedent in a Massachusetts DPU case.
- FERC and PJM Interconnection jointly set price caps for capacity auctions.
- FirstEnergy and Frontier were involved in a pole dispute in West Virginia while the PSC evaluated PJM capacity auctions.
- Trump proposes budget cuts to energy assistance programs while FERC oversees regional electricity grid operations.
- Manufacturing success drives power demand increase involving Clorox and PJM Interconnection.
- PJM Interconnection's energy production relies on facilities in West Virginia and Pennsylvania, serving the Chicago area under FERC oversight.
- High power costs are severely impacting production margins for US manufacturers, complicating revival plans.
- Goldman Sachs projects capacity plummet by 2027 amid NERC warnings of heightened blackout risk for the grid serving 67 million people.
- Fires led to the shutdown of Moss Landing battery storage, while PJM proposed new capacity price caps amid Middle East energy price hikes.
- PJM Interconnection serves millions of consumers in the US while AccuWeather reports on heat dome phenomena.
- Duke Energy and PJM Interconnection are managing grid stress by ordering data centers to disconnect during an ongoing heatwave.
June 2026
7 events- Google is building data centers that are utilizing the power grid managed by PJM Interconnection.
- Hut 8 is developing new operational sites across the United States, including a major project in Texas, and sites in Illinois and Louisiana.
- The PJM region is experiencing a tightening of the power supply-demand balance.
- Data center expansion in the region is driving up power needs and causing price surges in the largest U.S. power market.
- Democrats urged Governor Mike DeWine to establish utility rates for PJM serving Ohio and the Midwest grid.
- Governor blames Trump for energy cost issues affecting Maryland's electricity supply managed by PJM.
- Extreme heat and increased energy demand are driving up consumption from data centers in the U.S. power grid.