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HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering new legislation aimed at modernizing the state’s electric grid with lower-cost technologies as energy demand rises and household utility bills increase.
Pa Lawmakers Weigh Grid Upgrades to Curb Rising Energy Costs Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy has issued a new emergency order requiring two generating units at the Eddystone Generating Station in Pennsylvania to remain available for operation …
Energy Secretary Extends Order to Keep Pa. Plant Online Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan group of U.S. senators is proposing to expand electric grid capacity by upgrading existing transmission lines rather than building new corridors, aiming to reduce permitting …
REWIRE Act Targets Faster Grid Upgrades as Demand Surges Read More
Pennsylvania will conduct a statewide study to identify where power grid upgrades and redevelopment of retired power plant sites could support economic growth, after receiving a $2 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Energy.
Pennsylvania Receives $2 Million Federal Grant to Study Grid Upgrades and Retired Power Plant Sites Read More
VALLEY FORGE, PA — The board governing the nation’s largest electric grid operator has unveiled a sweeping plan to manage a rapid influx of power-hungry data centers and other large …
PJM Moves to Rein In Data Center Power Surge as Grid Faces Reliability Test Read More VALLEY FORGE, PA — PJM Interconnection, the grid operator serving 67 million people across 13 states and the District of Columbia, says it has enough electricity resources to meet demand …
PJM Warns of Tightening Power Margins as Winter Demand Nears Record Levels Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Lawmakers from Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia gathered last week for a first-of-its-kind regional hearing aimed at restoring energy affordability and reliability across the Mid-Atlantic — …
Mid-Atlantic Lawmakers Unite to Tackle Soaring Energy Costs and Grid Risks Read More VALLEY FORGE, PA — PJM Interconnection, the organization managing the power grid for 13 states and Washington, D.C., is preparing for a potentially demanding summer as energy use is projected …
PJM Prepares for High Summer Demand and Potential Record Peaks Read More
READING, PA — FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company (FE PA), operating as Met-Ed in southeastern Pennsylvania, has taken a significant step to improve electric service reliability for over 7,000 customers in Lebanon …
FirstEnergy Boosts Lebanon’s Electric Reliability with New Transformer Installation Read More