PJM Capacity Squeeze Spurs Search for Solutions
Policy-makers widely criticized the governance of PJM in a technical conference at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) two weeks ago. “PJM is facing a grave…
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August 3, 2026
July 30, 2026
Board Decision on Reliability Backstop Procurement & Connect and Manage (Now IRAS)
(Link to Board Letter) The real story with this is the governance signal. On June 30, PJM’s membership voted decisively, 3.778 against a 3.335 passing threshold, for a…
July 27, 2026
Even With Few Data Centers, Ferc Wants Large Load Tariff Changes in New England
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) initiated a show cause proceeding in June to ensure the tariff remains just and reasonable under the Federal Power Act.…
July 23, 2026
Pennsylvania’s New Telemarketing Law: Five Steps Businesses Should Take Before It Takes Effect in 90 Days
This article is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. Organizations should consult qualified legal counsel regarding the…
I Lived Through Two Industry Deregulations. Only One Was Truly Deregulated.
My first job out of college was as an Automotive Industry Marketing Analyst for Roadway Express, then the nation’s largest interstate less-than-truckload (LTL)…
July 21, 2026
New Telemarketing Law Signed into Law
On July 20, 2026 Governor Shapiro has signed Senate Bill 992 into law. On July 12, 2026, the Pennsylvania House and Senate unanimously passed SB 992 and sent it to…
Marketing Compliance
Several years ago, towards the end of an EMC Conference reception, a respected leader in the retail energy industry turned to me and asked, “How do you market…
July 20, 2026
Load Growth Trends Threaten Competitive ERCOT Market, Monitor Says
Energy brokers and consultants told MAGNIFYI this week that retail energy providers (REPs) should prepare to manage the risk of price variation between hubs and nodes…
July 16, 2026
Is Nuclear Energy the Future of American Power?
Not long ago, many people believed nuclear energy was an industry of the past. Today, it may be one of the most important technologies shaping America’s future. I…
July 15, 2026
Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Holds SMS are Not Telephone Calls Subject to TCPA’s DNC Rules
On July 14, 2026 in Stenindingr v. Blackstone Medical Services, 2026 WL 2028517 Plaintiff sued Blackstone alleging receipt of unwanted solicitation text messages.…
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