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PJM’s capacity auction struggles amid data center demand
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Brief
PJM’s latest capacity auction failed to keep pace with surging electricity demand from data centers, highlighting shortcomings in its traditional procurement process. The grid operator is set to adopt a new approach intended to better secure generation and capacity resources.
Why It Matters
How PJM reforms procurement could affect reliability, costs, and emissions as data centers expand in the largest U.S. power market.
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