PJM Interconnection LLC's capacity market auction for the 2026/2027 delivery year cleared at $329.17 per megawatt-day (MW-day), nearly 22 percent higher than the clearing price in the previous auction. The clearing price hit the cap recently approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to bring stability to the market after last year’s unprecedented ninefold price surge.
U.S. President Donald Trump on July 4 signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a sweeping reconciliation measure that fundamentally reshapes federal energy policy. Backed by President Donald Trump and Republican leadership, the legislation takes down many of the clean energy incentives established under the Inflation Reduction Act while accelerating fossil fuel development on public…...
Across the U.S., accelerating electrification and large-load growth driven by data center expansion are contributing to higher demand projections, while generator retirements are…Read the full report…...
Across the U.S., accelerating electrification and large-load growth driven by data center expansion are contributing to higher demand projections, while generator retirements are outpacing the addition of new supply. These converging trends are tightening reliability margins and increasing the risk of resource adequacy shortfalls.
As U.S. states sharpen their focus on grid reliability and decarbonization, energy storage efforts are advancing through…Read the full report …...
As U.S. states sharpen their focus on grid reliability and decarbonization, energy storage efforts are advancing through structured procurement programs, utility-specific targets, and streamlined regulatory processes.
