PJM’s New Data-Center Proposal: What It Could Mean for Reliability—and What It Does Not Decide About Your Bill
By PlugInSolarUS Editorial Team · Published 2026-09-05 · Updated September 30, 2026 · 8 min read
PJM has filed a proposed framework for certain new large loads. It aims to protect reliability during shortages, but state regulators and utilities still control key retail-cost decisions.
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