Peak Demand Alert Issued For This Week

Tuesday and Wednesday are likely Guaranteed To Be Peak Demand Days! Warning: Peak Demand Alerts Issued Across Grid ⚠️ Grid Situation Update: High Electricity Demand Projected PJM grid operators have issued a peak demand warning for Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. As of Monday morning, Tuesday and Wednesday will likely be Peak Demand Days!  As…

Energy Market Snapshot: Aug. 5, 2024: Capacity Auction News

2025/2026 CAPACITY AUCTION RESULTS The recent PJM capacity auction resulted in a significant price surge to $269.92 per megawatt-day, nearly tenfold last year’s increase. This affects 135,684 MW of capacity for June 2025-May 2026, with a diverse mix of gas, nuclear, coal, and renewables. Higher demand and market reforms are driving these costs. Businesses across…