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PJM Auction Soars 22%, Consumer Bills Face Hike

7/24/2025

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PJM Interconnection's latest capacity auction soared to a staggering $329.17/MW-day, marking a 22% jump from last year. This spike could translate to a 1.5% to 5% hike in consumer bills. While 134,311 MW of capacity was secured, escalating demand and supply chain challenges threaten new generation projects, all under the watchful eye of political scrutiny.

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PJM Interconnection's latest capacity auction soared to a staggering $329.17/MW-day, marking a 22% jump from last year. This spike could translate to a 1.5% to 5% hike in consumer bills. While 134,311 MW of capacity was secured, escalating demand and supply chain challenges threaten new generation projects, all under the watchful eye of political scrutiny.