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PJM Proposes Data Center Framework to Protect Grid Reliability, Affordability

PJM Interconnection on Aug. 13 filed a proposal with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to establish a framework for connecting new large electricity customers, including data centers, while limiting the impact of their growing power needs on existing ratepayers. The plan would create an Interim Resource Adequacy Service for new customers that do not bring…...

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New Jersey Board Calls for PJM Capacity Market Reform to Curb Rising Electricity Costs

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities on Aug. 13 released a study finding that the capacity market operated by PJM Interconnection can no longer reliably deliver electricity at the lowest possible cost, prompting the state regulator to call for changes to its design and governance. The report, required under legislation enacted Aug. 25, 2025,…...