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Utility Dive•1 day ago

New Jersey regulators take first step to reform electric utility business model

•New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities (BPU) is initiating a review of the electric utility business model, including hiring a consultant for a potential overhaul.
•Potential reforms under consideration include Performance-Based Ratemaking (PBR), multiyear rate plans, and the possibility of lower utility returns.
•These changes could significantly alter how utilities are compensated, impacting grid investment, interconnection processes, and the cost structure for large power consumers and IPPs in New Jersey (PJM territory).

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CleanTechnica•4 days ago

$100 Million In Funding Announced For New Public EV Chargers In Pennsylvania

•Pennsylvania has secured $100 million in federal funding for new public EV chargers, signaling substantial infrastructure development across the state.
•This investment will drive significant, distributed load growth across PA, increasing electricity demand within the PJM market.
•The funding stems from federal EV infrastructure programs, indicating continued government support for electrification and associated grid upgrades.

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POWER Magazine•5 days ago

SB Energy Tapped for Proposed 9.2‑GW Ohio Gas Power Plant in First Tranche of $550B U.S.–Japan Deal: What We Know

•A colossal 9.2 GW natural gas power complex is proposed near Portsmouth, Ohio, with SB Energy involved, as the centerpiece of a new $550 billion U.S.–Japan energy investment deal.
•This initiative signals a massive influx of Japanese capital into U.S. energy and industrial projects, backed by strong political support from the Trump administration.
•For developers and large power consumers in the PJM market, this project represents a substantial new generation source that will significantly impact grid stability, capacity markets, and potential PPA opportunities.

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Utility Dive•5 days ago

FirstEnergy 5-year spending plan jumps 30%, to $36B, driven by transmission

•FirstEnergy plans a 30% increase in its 5-year spending, reaching $36 billion, primarily driven by transmission infrastructure investments.
•The utility is seeking a U.S. Department of Energy loan to cover half the cost of a new $2.5 billion gas-fired power plant planned for West Virginia.
•This significant transmission investment signals potential for improved grid reliability and increased interconnection capacity, while the new gas plant adds generation, both impacting developers and large power consumers in the region (likely PJM).

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CleanTechnica•7 days ago

New Jersey Promotes Solar To Lower Utility Bills

•New Jersey's governor is advancing programs to streamline permitting for residential and community solar projects.
•The initiative aims to lower utility bills, indicating a push for increased solar deployment which could impact energy prices for large consumers.
•For developers and IPPs, simplified permitting in New Jersey (PJM territory) could reduce project development timelines and costs for solar installations, potentially increasing project viability and volume.

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Utility Dive•7 days ago

PJM board approves $11.8B transmission expansion plan

•PJM board has approved an $11.8 billion transmission expansion plan, signaling significant grid infrastructure investment.
•Major projects include Dominion Energy's $4.8 billion high-voltage, direct-current (HVDC) underground project in Virginia and a $1.7 billion project by NextEra Energy-Exelon in Pennsylvania.
•This expansion aims to enhance grid reliability, alleviate congestion, and facilitate the integration of new generation, creating new interconnection opportunities for developers.

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Utility Dive•8 days ago

5 congested markets, 1 ready-to-scale solution

•Major grid operators like ERCOT and PJM are incurring billions in grid congestion costs, impacting system efficiency and potentially increasing costs for consumers and developers.
•Advanced conductors are presented as a 'ready-to-scale solution' to provide urgent relief from this grid congestion.
•Alleviating congestion through advanced conductors can reduce system-wide costs, improve grid reliability, and potentially ease interconnection challenges and curtailment issues faced by developers and IPPs.

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POWER Magazine•9 days ago

New 1.2-GW Gas-Fired Plant Planned in WV; Three Solar Projects Also Announced

•FirstEnergy subsidiaries (Mon Power, Potomac Edison) plan a 1.2 GW natural gas-fired power plant in West Virginia, co-located with an existing coal station.
•Additionally, three new solar farms are announced for development on reclaimed industrial and mining land in West Virginia.
•These projects represent significant new generation capacity entering the PJM market, impacting future supply, potential PPA opportunities for large loads, and regional grid stability.

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CleanTechnica•12 days ago

Using Taxpayer Money, Trump Bails Out Coal Power Plants in Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia, & North Carolina

•The Trump administration is reportedly using taxpayer money to bail out coal power plants in Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia, and North Carolina.
•This policy action indicates a strong governmental preference for fossil fuels, potentially distorting energy markets in the specified regions.
•For developers, this suggests increased competition from subsidized coal and potential regulatory headwinds for new clean energy projects in these states.

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POWER Magazine•21 days ago

‘Flexibility-as-a-Service’ Gains U.S. Foothold With New Voltus–Octopus Partnership

•Voltus and Octopus Energy are partnering to aggregate residential flexibility, offering Flexibility-as-a-Service (FaaS) and Bring Your Own Capacity (BYOC) solutions.
•The initiative targets four major U.S. power markets: PJM, MISO, New York, and California.
•This partnership directly aims to help data centers, utilities, and grid operators manage accelerating AI-driven load growth by leveraging demand-side flexibility.

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Energy Storage News•22 days ago

US Governors in PJM territory move to unlock renewable energy, energy storage investment

•Governors of Maryland and New Jersey have enacted legislation to accelerate the deployment of clean energy technologies.
•The policy changes are a direct response to current energy cost and supply concerns within the PJM territory.
•For developers, this signals new market opportunities and potentially streamlined processes for solar, wind, and energy storage projects in MD and NJ.

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Utility Dive•25 days ago

2026 US power sector outlook

•Expect continued rapid growth in renewable energy (solar, wind, storage) and distributed energy resources (DERs), driven by policy and economics, alongside significant load growth from sectors like datacenters.
•Anticipate ongoing electricity price volatility, potential for increased capacity market prices in some regions due to reliability concerns, and continued strong demand for Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) as developers and large loads seek long-term stability.
•FERC's interconnection reform (Order 2023 implementation) and transmission planning initiatives will be central, alongside continued rollout and clarification of Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credits and state-level policies impacting DER deployment.

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Utility Dive•25 days ago

PJM prepares to call on data center, large load backup generation to avoid blackouts

•PJM is actively preparing to utilize backup generation from data centers and large industrial loads to enhance grid reliability and prevent blackouts during peak demand events.
•This move signals a potential new revenue stream for large power consumers and data centers with dispatchable backup generation, as grid operators seek diverse capacity sources.
•While the immediate need and total available capacity are uncertain, PJM's consideration of these resources highlights growing grid stress and the evolving role of distributed energy resources in grid operations.

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Utility Dive•26 days ago

Lessons from launching New Jersey’s largest utility-led EV program

•PSE&G has successfully scaled New Jersey's largest utility-led EV program from pilot to full-scale, indicating a significant commitment to electrification and grid modernization.
•This initiative signals a substantial increase in electricity demand from transportation, driving potential needs for new generation, energy storage, and transmission/distribution infrastructure upgrades.
•The program's success underscores the critical role of supportive policy and persistent regulatory engagement in enabling large-scale utility electrification projects.

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Utility Dive•28 days ago

DOE expands use of emergency orders amid winter freeze

•The Department of Energy (DOE) issued emergency waivers to PJM Interconnection, New York ISO, and Duke Energy in response to a winter freeze, expanding on previous directives.
•These waivers signal significant grid stress and the potential for temporary relaxation of operational or environmental regulations to ensure power supply during extreme weather events.
•For developers, this highlights the critical market need for reliable, dispatchable generation capacity, particularly resilient to severe weather, which could influence future capacity market designs and project investment.

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Utility Dive•about 1 month ago

The week in 5 numbers: DOE axes or alters $83B in loans, NJ governor comes out swinging

•The Department of Energy is altering or canceling $83 billion in loans, directly impacting project financing availability and risk for developers.
•Federal (DOE Secretary) and state (NJ Governor) leaders are actively pushing new energy priorities, signaling potential shifts in policy and regulatory landscapes.
•Key developments in transmission infrastructure and the PJM market are highlighted, crucial for project siting, interconnection, and market participation for developers and large loads.

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Utility Dive•about 1 month ago

FERC commissioners see progress in PJM data center, power supply plans

•FERC Chairman notes significant improvement in PJM stakeholder cooperation on grid and power supply plans.
•PJM is actively addressing the growing power demands, particularly from data centers, with improved stakeholder engagement.
•This positive shift suggests a potentially smoother and more predictable environment for developers and large loads seeking to connect in PJM.

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Utility Dive•about 1 month ago

PJM cost concerns bleed into transmission planning

•NextEra Energy and Exelon are proposing a $1.7 billion, 765-kV transmission line across central Pennsylvania within the PJM market.
•The project is facing strong opposition from Pennsylvania's ratepayer advocate, who labels it a potential 'poster child' for overbuilding new transmission infrastructure.
•This highlights increasing cost concerns and regulatory scrutiny over the necessity and financial burden of large-scale transmission projects on ratepayers and, by extension, large power consumers and developers in PJM.

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Energy Storage News•about 1 month ago

Virginia proposes 20.78GW storage mandate as Trump, governors call for emergency PJM grid measures

•Virginia proposes a substantial 20.78GW energy storage mandate, creating a significant new market for storage developers and investors.
•The mandate is a direct response to unprecedented electricity demand growth in the state, primarily driven by large data center loads.
•The proposed legislation coincides with calls for emergency PJM grid measures, highlighting escalating grid reliability concerns and potential regulatory interventions.

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Utility Dive•about 1 month ago

A PJM backstop auction could fill the large load supply gap: Talen CEO

•PJM faces a critical "large load supply gap," signaling potential reliability risks and higher future costs for major power consumers.
•Talen's CEO advocates for temporary "reliability backstop auctions" in PJM, offering a potential near-term revenue stream for developers of dispatchable generation.
•These auctions are proposed as a short-term fix, highlighting ongoing market design challenges in PJM and the urgent need for new capacity.

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