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PJM Auction Hits $16.1B; Utility Bills Expected to Rise

7/29/2025

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PJM Interconnection's latest capacity auction totaled $16.1 billion, up from $14.7 billion last year.
Rising costs may lead to residential utility bills increasing by over $100 annually, sparking bipartisan reform discussions.
PJM faces a significant backlog in connecting new generation resources, averaging over five years.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has ordered PJM to speed up interconnection reforms, potentially saving customers $505 annually.
Growing electricity demand from data centers adds to PJM's operational challenges.

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PJM Interconnection's latest capacity auction totaled $16.1 billion, up from $14.7 billion last year.
Rising costs may lead to residential utility bills increasing by over $100 annually, sparking bipartisan reform discussions.
PJM faces a significant backlog in connecting new generation resources, averaging over five years.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has ordered PJM to speed up interconnection reforms, potentially saving customers $505 annually.
Growing electricity demand from data centers adds to PJM's operational challenges.