Is FERC Chairman Correct that PJM has Simply Grown too Big to Fail?
On May 12, 2026, while speaking at PJM’s Annual Meeting in Baltimore, Maryland FERC Chairman Laura Swett ponders that “given PJM’s huge and diverse footprint, perhaps it…
News Stories: PJM Capacity Auction
May 18, 2026
February 13, 2026
FERC Rejects Waiver Request Allowing Utility to Sell Excess Capacity in Capacity Auction
On February 2, 2026 FERC issued an order rejecting the American Electric Power (AEP) waiver request that would have allowed AEP to sell up to 750 MW in an upcoming…
February 12, 2026
Statement by Governor Sherrill on 2026 Electricity Auction Results
“Affordability is my top priority. I’ve heard from people across New Jersey that the cost of energy is too high, which is why I’m using every tool at my disposal…
January 23, 2026
Pepco Files Part II Of PJM Capacity Auction Task Force Report
In the District of Columbia Pepco filed Part II of the PJM Capacity Auction Task Force Report. The report states that “there was no consensus regarding any long-term…
October 22, 2025
Office Of People’s Counsel Files Minutes From October 8th PJM Capacity Auction Task Force Meeting; Requests Extension Of Time To File Auction Task Force Recommendation Report
OPC is requesting an extension of the deadline for filing part two of the PJM Capacity Auction Task Force Report to February 5, 2025. From Motion: [ *** ] The task force…
September 8, 2025
Pepco Files Capacity Auction Task Force Meeting Minutes
Meeting Minutes (08/28/2025) FC1183 (12/09/2024) (In The Matter Of The Investigation Into The Impact Of The PJM Capacity Auction And The Establishment Of The PJM…
July 8, 2025
Office Of People’s Counsel Files PJM Capacity Auction Task Force Meeting Minutes
June 26th Meeting Minutes FC1183 (12/09/2024) (In The Matter Of The Investigation Into The Impact Of The PJM Capacity Auction And The Establishment Of The PJM Capacity…
June 24, 2025
Commission Filed Notice Of Next PJM Capacity Auction Task Force Meeting
From Notice: [ *** ] The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia (“Commission”) hereby gives notice that the Commission held a PJM Capacity Auction Task…
May 20, 2025
PSC Supports Ratepayer Advocate In PJM Capacity Auction Complaint
From Press Release: The Maryland Public Service Commission today filed comments with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in support of a complaint filed by…
May 14, 2025
Governor Unveils Suite of Executive Actions to Address Electricity Prices
Excerpts from Press Release: “Governor Phil Murphy announced an affordability effort to manage anticipated utility price increases ahead of a rate hike set to take…
