PJM Interconnection has delayed a reliability auction intended to secure power for data centers after the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission partially rejected the proposal. PJM spokesperson Jeffrey Shields announced the postponement. The FERC decision, issued on September 29, 2026, addressed concerns regarding cost allocation, transmission owner exit rules, and load-serving entity collateral requirements within PJM’s

PJM officials have concluded discussions with stakeholders regarding strategies to address increasing electricity demand from data centers, aiming to file a proposal with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission next month. The accelerated series of talks concluded June 30th and are intended to inform the PJM Board of Managers as they develop plans to maintain system

PJM Interconnection proposes a two-phase procurement to secure 14.9 GW of new resources. The PJM Interconnection has outlined a plan to address anticipated capacity shortages driven by increased electricity demand, particularly from data centers, through a procurement process targeting 14.9 GW of new resources. The proposal, announced April 10, 2026, will involve a two-phase approach,

TIPRO and Arise Energy Announce Partnership to Address Rising Electricity Costs for Texas Oil and Gas Sector The Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO) has launched the TIPRO Power Texas program in partnership with Arise Energy. The program provides Texas oil and natural gas companies access to competitive electricity options through Arise Energy's