TRENTON – Governor Mikie Sherrill has signed three key pieces of legislation designed to regulate utility companies and data centers, while simultaneously announcing immediate bill credits for millions of New Jersey households. Actions taken by the administration over the past six months are projected to save New Jersey ratepayers more than $1 billion annually, according

**Maryland Congressional Delegation Addresses Energy Affordability and Grid Reliability** WASHINGTON, DC – Members of Maryland’s Congressional Delegation met last week with leaders from the Maryland Public Service Commission, the Maryland Energy Administration, the Office of People’s Counsel for the State of Maryland, and PJM Interconnection to discuss strategies for lowering electricity costs for Maryland residents

Rising electricity costs threaten US manufacturing revitalization Manufacturers across the Rust Belt are facing significantly higher electricity bills due to increased energy demands from expanding data centers, potentially undermining President Donald Trump's “Made in America” plan. This strain is particularly impacting steel producers and brick manufacturers who rely heavily on affordable power. A recent analysis

HARRISBURG, PA – With utility service disconnections hitting record highs and energy expenses continuing to climb, Lt. Gov. Austin Davis convened industry experts recently to discuss the Shapiro administration’s efforts to lower consumer costs while also addressing concerns about utility company profits and growing electricity demands from data centers. Davis pointed out that Pennsylvania residents

Governor Mikie Sherrill signed three bills into law on July 7th addressing rising electricity expenses for New Jersey residents and the impact of data centers on power costs. The legislation focuses on enhanced oversight of transmission projects, utility earnings related to participation in the regional power grid, and pricing structures for large energy consumers like

Australia announced sweeping AI regulations requiring firms to generate more energy than they consume and stop content theft, likening the rules to landmark labor achievements. Google and Epic withdrew their joint motion, forcing Google to allow third-party app stores in Google Play from July 22 for a $5,000 annual fee. A critical Tailscale vulnerability allowed root access via a dash-prefixed SSH username; fixed in version 1.98.9. The Army spent $469M on a Texas ammo factory using converted old machines, yet it has produced zero shells in two years. Data centers have driven $23B in electricity price hikes through 2028, with complex utility pricing shifting costs to ratepayers. The UAE secured expanded US AI chip access after aiding Iran-related operations, allowing its firm G42 to buy freely for nine months.

PJM Interconnection governance needs reform to prioritize affordability for consumers, according to Dayton Mayor Shenise Turner-Sloss. The PJM Interconnection manages the largest electricity grid in the United States, and its current decision-making processes fail to adequately consider the impact of electricity costs on residents. Over four capacity markets, PJM’s practices have resulted in more than

Virginia Regulator Orders Dominion Energy to Directly Assign Transmission Costs to Data Centers The Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) has directed Dominion Energy to create a new tariff that assigns transmission costs directly to large-load customers, moving away from the current practice of distributing those costs across all rate classes. The decision follows a review

HAGERSTOWN – Maryland's Congressional delegation has voiced concerns regarding the impact of out-of-state data centers on electricity costs for residents and has formally addressed the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Congresswoman April McClain Delaney, Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks, and Representatives Steny Hoyer, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, Sarah Elfreth, and Johnny

Governor Greg Abbott has announced actions taken by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) following a directive issued on June 10th. These measures aim to protect residential electricity customers from costs associated with data center growth. Governor Abbott stated that these actions fulfill his instruction to

El Paso Seeks State Protection from Data Center Electricity Costs EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — The City of El Paso has formally requested that state regulators extend electricity cost safeguards related to data centers to residents served by El Paso Electric. City officials announced Wednesday the submission of comments to the Public Utility Commission of

Texas officials are taking action to safeguard residential ratepayers from escalating costs associated with the expansion of data centers. Governor Greg Abbott recently released a report detailing steps taken by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) following his directive issued June 10th. That directive instructed PUCT

Governor Greg Abbott has announced actions taken by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) following a directive he issued on June 10th, aimed at protecting residential electricity consumers from costs associated with data center expansion. Abbott stated that his instructions are being translated into tangible measures

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott announced measures from the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) following a directive issued June 10th. These actions are designed to protect residential electricity customers from costs related to data center expansion. "I directed the Public Utility Commission and ERCOT to shield

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott announced Friday that the state’s Public Utility Commission (PUC) and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) are responding to his June 10 directive concerning data center expansion costs. "I directed the Public Utility Commission and ERCOT to protect Texans from the costs of data center expansion, and they are

Governor Greg Abbott has announced actions taken by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) in response to a directive issued on June 10th. These measures are aimed at protecting residential electricity customers from costs related to data center expansion. Abbott stated that Texans will not be

President Expands Pledge to Protect Ratepayers from Data Center Costs The President announced an expansion of a Ratepayer Protection “Pledge” on July 23rd, designed to ensure artificial intelligence data centers bear the full financial responsibility for their energy needs and associated infrastructure. The announcement occurred at U.S. Environmental Protection Agency headquarters in Washington, D.C. This

Governor Wes Moore spearheaded a significant intervention in regional energy markets this week, resulting in an estimated $13.3 billion in savings for consumers across thirteen states. This outcome emerged from adjustments to a capacity auction conducted by PJM, a process typically outside public view but directly affecting household electricity bills. The price cap, set at

WILKES-BARRE – Governor Josh Shapiro has voiced concerns regarding the outcomes of Wednesday's auction for PJM’s 2028-2029 capacity needs, reiterating a call for operational adjustments to the regional grid system. Despite widespread participation from available energy resources in the bidding process, the Pennsylvania-New Jersey-Maryland (PJM) grid faces a reliability deficit exceeding 6.8 gigawatts. A similar

Ohio continues to provide financial support for data centers used by technology industry leaders, a situation that experts say is not unexpected given previous legislative inaction regarding utility rates. The Ohio legislature recently concluded its summer session without passing House Bill 646, which would have established a distinct energy rate class specifically for data centers

We Energies executives briefed the council on customer protection tariffs and payment and cancellation agreements filed with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin. Company representatives said large data‑center customers would subscribe to specific generation resources and backstop costs in the event of early termination, and that regulators,

Capacity auction prices within the PJM Interconnection region have significantly increased, prompting concerns about rising electricity costs for consumers. The 2024-2025 delivery year auction cleared at $28.92 per megawatt-day, a figure that surged to $269.92 in the 2025-2026 auction and reached $329.17 in the 2026-2027 auction – the maximum price permitted by the Federal Energy

A New Jersey resident has voiced concerns over a recent increase in her electric bill, despite reducing her energy consumption. Cassandra Linas reported a $29 rise in supply charges, prompting her to investigate potential causes. Her inquiries, and a report from More Perfect Union, suggest a link between rising utility costs and the proliferation of

Remarks were delivered at the PJM Annual Meeting in Baltimore on Monday, May 11, 2026, following introductory remarks by Asim. The speaker expressed gratitude for the invitation to address the meeting, emphasizing the importance of face-to-face dialogue on a critical issue. PJM serves 67 million people across 13 states and the District of Columbia, one-fifth