Branch Energy is expanding its operations into the PJM Interconnection region, beginning with Illinois, to serve the energy needs of data centers. The company’s move leverages a recent initiative permitting large electricity consumers to finance new generation resources, including distributed battery storage systems, enabling quicker grid connections and placement anywhere within the PJM system. To

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Electricity prices are placing a significant burden on Pennsylvania's small business owners. Many recent utility bill reviews have prompted concerns about high charges; however, these increases aren't directly attributable to local electric utilities like PPL and Met-Ed. These companies transmit electricity through existing infrastructure, passing wholesale costs along to consumers without additional markups as mandated

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Ohio Residents Face Soaring Electric Bills Amid Grid Strain Rising electric rates in Ohio are prompting scrutiny of state legislative actions, specifically concerning the adoption of renewable energy sources and relationships with fossil fuel companies. Recent data from PJM Interconnection, which oversees the electrical grid for thirteen states, indicates a continuing shortfall in electricity reserves,

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**Leadership Shifts Occur at PJM, TVA, and Westinghouse** Several key leadership changes have recently taken place within major energy organizations, impacting grid operations, federal power, nuclear manufacturing, and utility generation. David E. Mills has officially assumed the role of president and CEO of PJM Interconnection, effective May 1. He previously served on the PJM Board

Pennsylvania data centers will now be subject to increased oversight following the signing of a state budget on July 12, 2026, by Governor Josh Shapiro. The budget includes House Bill 1924 which mandates new reporting requirements for data centers and seeks greater transparency from the PJM Interconnection regarding its demand forecasts. The legislation compels data

A report released by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities indicates shortcomings in the capacity market managed by PJM Interconnection, a regional grid operator responsible for power reliability across 13 states and the District of Columbia. The findings were presented to Governor Mikie Sherrill and state lawmakers, following an approximate 20% increase in electricity

Pennsylvania enacts new legislation imposing stricter regulations on data centers and demanding greater transparency from the PJM Interconnection. Governor Josh Shapiro signed the budget containing House Bill 1924 on July 12, 2026. The law mandates annual reporting of water and electricity consumption by all data centers operating within Pennsylvania to state government officials. Simultaneously, the

The PJM Interconnection has announced several leadership changes aimed at strengthening its executive team ahead of a transition in early 2026. Stu Bresler, currently Executive Vice President of Market Services and Strategy, will become Chief Operating Officer, overseeing operations, markets, and information technology services, among other responsibilities. Meanwhile, Aftab Khan, who leads Operations, Planning & Security, will assume the role of Chief Strategy Officer, driving cross-functional initiatives, while Adam Keech, a veteran PJM employee, will be elevated to Senior Vice President of Market Services. These changes are intended to position the organization for continued success as it navigates the rapidly evolving energy landscape and comes under new leadership with the departure of current CEO Manu Asthana at the end of 2025.

A growing reliance on artificial intelligence is having an unintended consequence: rapidly increasing energy demands from AI data centers. As these facilities expand, they are putting pressure on the US power grid, potentially shifting wealth away from current customers and homeowners. An upcoming power auction hosted by PJM Interconnection LLC will provide a preview of the financial implications of this trend, with the results expected to offer insight into future consumer utility costs and shed light on how the growing demand for energy is being absorbed by power generators.

Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) is advising its customers to conserve energy ahead of a potential power disruption on Monday afternoon and evening, following an unexpected disconnection of a key power plant from the grid. The utility company is urging residents to take immediate action to reduce their electricity usage, with plans to provide advance notice if an outage becomes unavoidable. As the PJM Interconnection assesses the regional power supply, BGE is also offering online resources for customers to prepare for the possibility of an outage.

New Jersey residents are facing the nation's second highest utility bills this August, a consequence of preventable failures and inadequate planning by PJM Interconnection, the regional grid operator. As a transmission organization, PJM coordinates electrical power distribution across thirteen states and the District of Columbia. The recent release of PJM’s 2028-29 capacity auction results, with

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed Executive Order 2026-05, restricting fast-track permits for large AI data centers and requiring developers to fund local grid updates.

**New Tool Aims to Unlock Battery Storage Investment in PJM Market** Energy-storage.news recently spoke with Alon Maskovich, CEO and co-founder of enSights, regarding the economics of battery energy storage systems (BESS) and the company’s newly launched Battery Economics Calculator. The platform is specifically designed for the PJM Interconnection market, targeting asset owners, independent power producers

**New Tool Aims to Unlock Battery Storage Investment in PJM Market** Energy-storage.news recently spoke with Alon Maskovich, CEO and co-founder of enSights, regarding the economics of battery energy storage systems (BESS) and the company’s newly launched Battery Economics Calculator. The platform is specifically designed for the PJM Interconnection market, targeting asset owners, independent power producers

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PJM Accepts Over 201 Gigawatts of Projects in Interconnection Cycle PJM has approved 715 generation projects, representing a total nameplate capacity of 201.4 gigawatts, during its first revised interconnection cycle. Pennsylvania leads all states with accepted projects totaling 39.8 GW. Natural gas projects comprise the largest portion by capacity, with 147 projects accounting for 99.8