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$12 Billion Can Get You the Wrong Kind of Attention

Last updated: December 3, 2024 1:18 pm
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Electricity consumers in the Mid-Atlantic and Ohio Valley states are in for a shock as one of the largest utility companies in the US, PJM Interconnection, faces a $12 billion increase in costs due to delays in new energy supplies and faulty planning. This cost will ultimately be passed on to the 65 million people who rely on PJM for their electricity needs.

PJM, a regional transmission organization governed by a limited liability corporation made up of utilities and power plant owners, is under scrutiny for its capacity market rules. These rules have resulted in billions of dollars in excessive costs for consumers, with more to come unless reforms are implemented.

One of the main issues at hand is the exclusion of certain power plants from the capacity auction process, leading to artificial supply shortages and inflated prices. Consumer advocates and organizations like UCS have filed complaints with FERC to address these issues and push for much-needed reforms.

FERC has been working to increase competition among power plants to protect consumers from high rates, but PJM has been slow to adapt to the changing energy landscape. The rise of solar and storage as cheaper energy sources has added pressure on PJM to modernize its processes and accommodate new suppliers.

Despite resistance from PJM, FERC has been pushing for reforms to improve grid planning and interconnection processes. PJM’s reluctance to embrace energy storage as a solution has further complicated the situation, forcing battery projects to pay for expensive transmission costs.

While PJM has announced plans to address some concerns raised by consumer advocates, there is still a long way to go in modernizing the grid and ensuring reliability at affordable rates. The focus should be on integrating clean energy and storage solutions into the system to benefit ratepayers in the long run. It’s time for PJM to align its policies with science and deliver a more reliable and affordable grid for all.

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