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October 27, 2026: Power-grabbing at PJM hits a new low
Governance reform at PJM Interconnection was always going to be hard.
October 19, 2026: FERC rejection of PJM data center plan makes state action last hope to protect consumers
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a ruling on PJM Interconnection’s proposed large load plan, rejecting measures that would have held data centers accountable for their costs.
October 1, 2026 Statement: PJM governance reform package blocks greater role for states, shuts out consumers, and entrenches corporate influence
While there were some positive provisions consumer advocates fought for, today’s vote is yet another glaring example of how PJM’s stakeholder process shuts out the voice of the consumer and makes it nearly impossible to wrest power from corporate, moneyed interests.
August 21, 2026: PJM enlists states in plan to hold Big Tech accountable for data center costs
PJM’s new plan would require data centers to bring their own energy or face power reductions—but relies on states to shield consumers from rising bills.
August 10, 2026: CUB’s fight to protect consumers from corporate fraud and preserve federal regulatory independence
CUB advocates for consumers in many different ways and venues, from holding utility bill clinics throughout Illinois, to making legal arguments in the highest court of the land.