In non-data center news, offshore wind farms say they're losing millions a day and the government won't divulge the national ...
Data center forecasts — beyond existing data centers — made up 45% of the $47.2 billion in capacity costs in PJM’s last three ...
Data centers drove roughly 40% of PJM’s latest capacity auction costs, with billions tied to facilities not yet built but ...
An updated analysis from the regional grid operator is expected to provide a reality check on data center growth.
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PJM capacity auction signals higher electricity costs in 2026

PJM Interconnection’s 2027/2028 Base Residual Auction, conducted in December 2025, secured 134,479 megawatts of unforced capacity from generation and demand response resources to meet projected needs ...
A PJM market monitor report shows data center growth drove 40% of capacity costs in the last auction, highlighting a seismic ...
The operator of America’s largest power grid is paying more for less electricity — and a new study suggests one reason could ...
This story was originally published on Utility Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Utility Dive newsletter. The PJM Interconnection received broad support for its ...
NEW JERSEY -- Frigid temperatures are having an effect on the power grid in more than a dozen states including New Jersey and New York. PJM Interconnection, the local electricity grid operator, is ...