Story perspectives

Moore Demands PJM Fund Infrastructure, Cites $27 B Savings

5/13/2026

Summary

Story summary

Governor Wes Moore urged PJM Interconnection during its May 11-13 meeting to require centers to fund infrastructure.
Advocates claim PJM’s management drives rising bills and that added clean energy could save customers $500 annually.
PJM approved 53 GW of mostly renewable projects—including 1.6 GW in Maryland—while capacity payments rose 1,000 % in two years.
A price-cap extension to 2030 could save $27 billion, although the auction posted prices above $325 per megawatt-day, ten times higher.

1 of 1

Story summary

Governor Wes Moore urged PJM Interconnection during its May 11-13 meeting to require centers to fund infrastructure.
Advocates claim PJM’s management drives rising bills and that added clean energy could save customers $500 annually.
PJM approved 53 GW of mostly renewable projects—including 1.6 GW in Maryland—while capacity payments rose 1,000 % in two years.
A price-cap extension to 2030 could save $27 billion, although the auction posted prices above $325 per megawatt-day, ten times higher.