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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.
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.
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.
August 5, 2026 Canary Media: PJM’s big new data center plan: Make the states figure it out
Grid operator PJM wants states and utilities to hold data centers responsible for buying their own power — or risk being cut off from grid service.
Grid operator PJM wants states and utilities to hold data centers responsible for buying their own power — or risk being cut off from grid service.
July 30, 2026 Cleveland.com: Ohio electric bills may stay high until 2030, at least
Consumer advocates, energy experts and PJM's own market watchdog agree: Electricity demand is growing faster than new power plants can be built, keeping pressure on Ohio electric bills.
Consumer advocates, energy experts and PJM's own market watchdog agree: Electricity demand is growing faster than new power plants can be built, keeping pressure on Ohio electric bills.
July 15, 2026 Utility Dive: PJM capacity prices hit price cap, reserve shortfall grows
The auction results are the latest sign that supply and demand remains extremely tight in the PJM’s footprint across 13 Mid-Atlantic and Midwestern states plus the District of Columbia.
The auction results are the latest sign that supply and demand remains extremely tight in the PJM’s footprint across 13 Mid-Atlantic and Midwestern states plus the District of Columbia.