PJM Interconnection (PJM)

Featured image for “ArcLight Capital seeks FERC approval for acquisition of Ohio gas plant”
June 21, 2025

ArcLight Capital seeks FERC approval for acquisition of Ohio gas plant

ArcLight aims for full ownership of the 464-MW Middletown Energy Center in Ohio.

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June 21, 2025

ArcLight Capital seeks FERC approval for stake in North Carolina gas plant

The deal would see ArcLight acquire a 25% stake in the 475-MW North Carolina natural gas plant.

Featured image for “Solar Energy Industries Association, Invenergy launch court challenge against PJM’s Reliability Resource Initiative”
June 21, 2025

Solar Energy Industries Association, Invenergy launch court challenge against PJM’s Reliability Resource Initiative

The appeal challenges FERC’s acceptance of PJM’s tariff revisions, establishing a fast-track process for certain generation projects to address resource adequacy concerns.

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June 16, 2025

Williams cleared to gain board seat at Q-Generation Holdings

Q-Generation’s assets include power plants in ISO New England, ERCOT, and PJM.

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June 16, 2025

Canadian pension fund CDPQ cleared to acquire Innergex Renewable Energy

Innergex Renewable Energy’s U.S. portfolio includes assets in PJM, WACM, and NYISO.

Featured image for “PJM’s market watchdog opposes a plan to scrap capacity market penalties tied to revised grid reliability calculations”
June 10, 2025

PJM’s market watchdog opposes a plan to scrap capacity market penalties tied to revised grid reliability calculations

The market monitor says the proposal would remove incentives for replacement capacity, potentially impacting reliability and raising costs for consumers.

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June 6, 2025

Project & PPA Roundup – NextEra, ENGIE

SparkWire’s Power Project & PPA Roundup, compiling in-service dates and power purchase agreements for renewable and fossil generators, for the two weeks ended June 6.

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June 5, 2025

AES Ohio, Amazon partner on grid upgrade for Ohio data center expansion

The deal aims to ensure reliable power for Amazon’s growing Ohio data center operations while protecting AES Ohio customers.

 

Featured image for “Swiss-based Partners Group to acquire Talen Energy’s PJM, ISO New England gas plants”
June 5, 2025

Swiss-based Partners Group to acquire Talen Energy’s PJM, ISO New England gas plants

The deal would mark Partners Group’s entry into the ISO New England wholesale power market.

Featured image for “FERC orders PJM to clarify land acquisition responsibility in interconnection agreements”
June 4, 2025

FERC orders PJM to clarify land acquisition responsibility in interconnection agreements

PJM must revise its interconnection agreements to explicitly assign land acquisition duties for network upgrades to transmission owners, not customers.

Featured image for “Capital Power wins FERC approval to acquire 2GW of gas-fired capacity in PJM from LS Power”
June 4, 2025

Capital Power wins FERC approval to acquire 2GW of gas-fired capacity in PJM from LS Power

The deal marks the Canadian company’s entry into the PJM market.

Featured image for “PJM market monitor challenges $148M in energy efficiency payments, citing flawed reporting”
June 3, 2025

PJM market monitor challenges $148M in energy efficiency payments, citing flawed reporting

The complaint alleges that indicated energy efficiency sellers lack evidence to support payments for the 2025/2026 capacity market delivery year.

Featured image for “Williams seeks FERC approval to revive $927M gas pipeline project”
June 3, 2025

Williams seeks FERC approval to revive $927M gas pipeline project

The request sites Trump’s executive order for energy abundance, strong market demand, and the need for enhanced reliability.

Featured image for “FERC grants Sayreville Power waiver, allowing mothballed units to compete in PJM auction”
June 2, 2025

FERC grants Sayreville Power waiver, allowing mothballed units to compete in PJM auction

The decision hinges on Sayreville reaching an emissions offset agreement with the state of New Jersey before Sept. 1.

Featured image for “AES, GenOn win waivers from FERC for re-start of shuttered fossil assets in PJM”
June 2, 2025

AES, GenOn win waivers from FERC for re-start of shuttered fossil assets in PJM

The decisions enable two mothballed power plants totaling over 300-MW of capacity to potentially return to service in PJM, addressing capacity needs.

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May 21, 2025

PJM market monitor challenges Constellation-Calpine merger analysis

The market monitor challenges the merger’s market power analysis, citing insufficient assessment of transmission constraints and dynamic submarkets.

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May 20, 2025

GenOn fined $390,000 for PJM market violations

GenOn Holdings Inc. faces FERC penalties for inaccurate energy market offers in PJM Interconnection.

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May 19, 2025

Project & PPA Roundup – AES, National Grid

SparkWire’s Power Project & PPA Roundup, compiling in-service dates and power purchase agreements for renewable and fossil generators, for the week-ended May 16, 2025.

Featured image for “Apollo Global Management cleared to buy Irradiant Partners’ solar facilities, advancing expansion plans”
May 19, 2025

Apollo Global Management cleared to buy Irradiant Partners’ solar facilities, advancing expansion plans

The deal comes ahead of Apollo’s move to acquire another 2.3 GW of gas-fired and hydro assets.

Featured image for “Repsol, Pattern Energy, and Illinois Generation partner on grid connection for renewable projects topping 1GW in capacity”
May 19, 2025

Repsol, Pattern Energy, and Illinois Generation partner on grid connection for renewable projects topping 1GW in capacity

The joint venture helps streamline the interconnection process, optimizing resource utilization for the developers which face long PJM project queues.

Featured image for “Power producers’ report disputes claim that generation cost are the main driver of rising power bills in PJM”
May 16, 2025

Power producers’ report disputes claim that generation cost are the main driver of rising power bills in PJM

Distribution, transmission, and state policies identified as major contributors, challenging assumptions about PJM’s recent record capacity auction.

Featured image for “FERC denies key rate request for $3B Valley Link Transmission Project, launches inquiry”
May 15, 2025

FERC denies key rate request for $3B Valley Link Transmission Project, launches inquiry

The split decision seeks to strike a balance between incentivizing transmission development with consumer protection, setting a potential precedent for future projects.

Featured image for “FERC approves PJM grid study agreement for LS Power’s 300-MW data center”
May 15, 2025

FERC approves PJM grid study agreement for LS Power’s 300-MW data center

The FERC approval comes amidst a broader inquiry by the agency into PJM’s handling of co-located loads and their impact on the transmission system.

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May 8, 2025

FERC OKs PJM’s 24/7 demand response rules

The new rules come as PJM found that more than 20% of loss of load risk occurs in hours outside of the current demand resource availability windows.

Featured image for “Talen scores lower payouts to keep its Maryland power plants online for grid reliability”
May 6, 2025

Talen scores lower payouts to keep its Maryland power plants online for grid reliability

The settlement calls for Talen’s generators to bid into PJM’s capacity market, with any revenues to offset customer costs.

Featured image for “Bank of America unit cleared to acquire larger stake in GenOn”
May 6, 2025

Bank of America unit cleared to acquire larger stake in GenOn

BofA’s acquisition makes it a top GenOn owner, alongside distressed debt and private equity investor Strategic Value Partners and investment management firm MacKay Shields.

Featured image for “AEP moves to acquire 1 GW Ohio gas plant from Ares Management, I Squared Capital”
May 5, 2025

AEP moves to acquire 1 GW Ohio gas plant from Ares Management, I Squared Capital

The proposed deal comes right on the heels of a sale of a New Jersey gas plant by Ares Management.

Featured image for “Blackstone’s Viridon Mid-Atlantic secures lower-than-requested rate of return in FERC settlement”
May 2, 2025

Blackstone’s Viridon Mid-Atlantic secures lower-than-requested rate of return in FERC settlement

Settlement with FERC establishes a 10.55% base return on equity for the transmission developer.

Featured image for “FERC probe into PJM data center grid rules draws sharp divisions along predicable lines”
May 1, 2025

FERC probe into PJM data center grid rules draws sharp divisions along predicable lines

One area where many stakeholders find agreement on co-location policies – the need for clearer rules from PJM.

Featured image for “RMI’s ‘power couples’ model promises cleaner data centers and a more reliable grid”
April 30, 2025

RMI’s ‘power couples’ model promises cleaner data centers and a more reliable grid

RMI champions co-locating data centers with gas generators and renewables to boost grid reliability and cut emissions.

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April 29, 2025

Maryland protests shouldering billion-dollar transmission expansion for Virginia data centers

Virginia’s data center boom is sparking a heated interstate dispute over how to assign costs for billions of dollars in grid upgrades.

Featured image for “Power producers call for settlement talks to resolve PJM dispute for co-locating loads”
April 24, 2025

Power producers call for settlement talks to resolve PJM dispute for co-locating loads

The Electric Power Supply Association, PJM Power Providers Group, and several generation companies are stepping up their opposition to PJM’s rules on the co-location of load.

Featured image for “FERC approves PJM capacity market price collar, resolving complaint with Pennsylvania governor”
April 24, 2025

FERC approves PJM capacity market price collar, resolving complaint with Pennsylvania governor

The decision establishes a temporary price cap and floor for 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 delivery years, aiming to balance market stability and consumer protection amid rapid load growth and resource retirements.

Featured image for “Investment firm wins U.S. approval to buy stake in PJM gas plant from Ares Management”
April 24, 2025

Investment firm wins U.S. approval to buy stake in PJM gas plant from Ares Management

Strategic Value Partners will co-own the Pennsylvania generator alongside a group of Japanese energy companies, led by Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd. and Sojitz Corp.

Featured image for “LS Power’s data center campus expansion plan draws challenge from PJM watchdog”
April 23, 2025

LS Power’s data center campus expansion plan draws challenge from PJM watchdog

LSP Digital’s proposal to shift Doswell Generating Station’s capacity to a behind-the-meter data center faces opposition from the PJM Independent Market Monitor.

Featured image for “FERC denies challenges to PJM’s fast-track power plan, paving way for roll out”
April 23, 2025

FERC denies challenges to PJM’s fast-track power plan, paving way for roll out

Rehearing requests were denied for plan to accelerate grid connection for shovel-ready projects, despite concerns from clean energy sector.

Featured image for “PJM aims to shield renewables from capacity market penalties arising from diminishing reliability benefits”
April 23, 2025

PJM aims to shield renewables from capacity market penalties arising from diminishing reliability benefits

The proposal would reduce capacity resource deficiency charges to 100% of a resource’s clearing price, shielding sellers from penalties due to lower calculated reliability benefits.

Featured image for “New Jersey governor demands FERC probe into PJM capacity auction, citing potential market manipulation”
April 22, 2025

New Jersey governor demands FERC probe into PJM capacity auction, citing potential market manipulation

Exorbitant price increases in PJM’s latest capacity auction are projected to cost New Jersey ratepayers $1.7 billion, prompting calls for the investigation.

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April 18, 2025

Project & PPA Roundup – Orsted, Terra-Gen

SparkWire’s Project & PPA Roundup, tracking project details, updates and PPA terms filed with FERC for the week-ended April 18.

Featured image for “FERC rejects Susquehanna Nuclear rehearing on co-located load, upholding standardized interconnection rules”
April 15, 2025

FERC rejects Susquehanna Nuclear rehearing on co-located load, upholding standardized interconnection rules

The decision reinforces FERC’s focus on standardized interconnection processes and the high hurdle for non-conforming agreements.

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April 14, 2025

Project & PPA Roundup – NextEra, National Grid

SparkWire’s Project & PPA Roundup, tracking project details, updates and PPA terms filed with FERC for the week-ended April 11.

Featured image for “LS Power proposes $1B capacity expansion under PJM fast-track power plan”
April 14, 2025

LS Power proposes $1B capacity expansion under PJM fast-track power plan

LS Power’s capacity additions would total 700-MW across the PJM footprint under the grid-operator’s Reliability Resource Initiative.

Featured image for “Constellation, Calpine defend $16.4B merger against anti-competition claims at FERC”
April 11, 2025

Constellation, Calpine defend $16.4B merger against anti-competition claims at FERC

Pennsylvania’s rate advocate warns the deal gives Constellation nearly 40% of the state’s retail power market, raising anti-competitive concerns.

Featured image for “Williams seeks U.S. approval for board seat on holding company following $3B gas plant portfolio acquisition”
April 10, 2025

Williams seeks U.S. approval for board seat on holding company following $3B gas plant portfolio acquisition

Williams’ indirect stake in Q-Generation has triggered the FERC review of the board seat.

Featured image for “State consumer advocate challenges $3B Valley Link transmission project rate proposal, citing excessive costs”
April 9, 2025

State consumer advocate challenges $3B Valley Link transmission project rate proposal, citing excessive costs

PJM has designated the multi-state transmission project portfolio as essential to address reliability issues and growing data center loads by 2030.

Featured image for “FERC approves Hull Street’s acquisition and leaseback agreement with J-POWER for units of a gas-fired plant in PJM”
April 8, 2025

FERC approves Hull Street’s acquisition and leaseback agreement with J-POWER for units of a gas-fired plant in PJM

The deal involves the purchase and leaseback of six units of an Illinois power plant with about 900 MW of capacity.

Featured image for “Osaka Gas finalizes sale of N.J. gas plant stake to Israeli investor”
April 3, 2025

Osaka Gas finalizes sale of N.J. gas plant stake to Israeli investor

OPC Power Ventures LP’s acquisition of the equity interest in the 773-MW gas-fired generator comes on the heels of its other purchases of PJM power assets.

Featured image for “Constellation appeals FERC’s approval of PJM capacity market changes, citing reliability concerns”
March 17, 2025

Constellation appeals FERC’s approval of PJM capacity market changes, citing reliability concerns

Constellation argues that including reliability must-run units as price takers distorts market signals, jeopardizes grid stability and disregards commission precedent in New York and New England.

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March 5, 2025

PJM moves to extend deactivation notice period amid looming wave of plant retirements

The proposal, the first change in PJM’s deactivation process in two decades, aims to improve grid reliability planning by updating generator deactivation processes in the face of increasing plant closures.

Featured image for “FERC approves PJM’s fast-track power plan to head off looming capacity shortfall”
February 11, 2025

FERC approves PJM’s fast-track power plan to head off looming capacity shortfall

The extraordinary measure by PJM to speed up generator interconnections comes as the grid manager faces a potential 10 GW capacity gap by the end of the decade.

Featured image for “Constellation Energy seeks fast track FERC ruling against PJM on co-locating load”
December 11, 2024

Constellation Energy seeks fast track FERC ruling against PJM on co-locating load

The company alleges PJM rules discriminate against generators serving fully isolated co-located loads.

Featured image for “Talen appeals FERC’s rejection of grid pact with Amazon data center”
December 11, 2024

Talen appeals FERC’s rejection of grid pact with Amazon data center

Talen argues ‘flawed’ analysis jeopardizes U.S. energy security.

Featured image for “State AG, consumer advocates demand refunds, overhaul of PJM auction, amid soaring costs”
December 11, 2024

State AG, consumer advocates demand refunds, overhaul of PJM auction, amid soaring costs

The coalition warns that inaction could lead to consumer costs more than doubling to a staggering $37 billion in the 2026/2027 auction.

Featured image for “Market watchdog protests PJM’s capacity auction, calling for inclusion of extended-life plants”
December 11, 2024

Market watchdog protests PJM’s capacity auction, calling for inclusion of extended-life plants

The exclusion of RMR capacity in the 2026/2027 auction could cost consumers as much as $14.5B, OPSI says.

Featured image for “Vitol subsidiary seeks U.S. approval to sell interest in 240-MW wind farm to Canadian-linked fund”
December 11, 2024

Vitol subsidiary seeks U.S. approval to sell interest in 240-MW wind farm to Canadian-linked fund

Vitol will maintain a stake in the wind farm after the sale.

Featured image for “AEP secures FERC waiver to fix PJM capacity obligation calculation”
December 10, 2024

AEP secures FERC waiver to fix PJM capacity obligation calculation

The waiver corrects for an over-procurement of an estimated 1 GW of capacity.

Featured image for “State AG, consumer advocates demand refunds, PJM auction overhaul amid soaring costs”
November 18, 2024

State AG, consumer advocates demand refunds, PJM auction overhaul amid soaring costs

The coalition warns that inaction could lead to consumer costs more than doubling to a staggering $37 billion in the 2026/2027 auction.

Featured image for “Israeli investor seeks approval to buy out Toyota’s stakes in pair of PJM gas plants”
October 11, 2024

Israeli investor seeks approval to buy out Toyota’s stakes in pair of PJM gas plants

The Japanese auto giant looks to completely divest its equity interest in the two facilities.

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