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.

Cost Analysis: A new study by Energy Tariff Experts (ETE), commissioned by the Electric Power Supply Association (EPSA), finds that power generation costs are not the main culprit behind rising electricity bills in PJM states. Instead, the study points to utility distribution and transmission costs, along with state-level policies, as the primary drivers. Shifting Blame: The study analyzed 10 years ...

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Filing Date: May 14, 2025

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A new study by Energy Tariff Experts (ETE), commissioned by the Electric Power Supply Association (EPSA), finds that power generation costs are not the main culprit behind rising electricity bills in PJM states. Instead, the study points to utility distribution and transmission costs, along with state-level policies, as the primary drivers.

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Legal Challenges & Disputes

Tags: Capacity Market, Protests, Ratepayer Impacts

Entities: Electric Power Supply Association (EPSA)

Markets: PJM Interconnection (PJM)

Regions: Mid-Atlantic & Midwest

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Regulators: FERC

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