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09 Jul 2026, 18:18 UTC · 3h ago

Largest US grid paid up to $28,000 per megawatt to balance electricity during heat wave

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Largest US grid paid up to $28,000 per megawatt to balance electricity during heat wave

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Costs to balance power on the PJM grid have spiked to astronomical levels during extreme weather events this year. — Surging operational costs for the grid increase expenses for utilities and industrial consumers, potentially weighing on margins.
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The PJM grid is experiencing significant strain due to booming data-center demand and overloaded transmission lines. — Infrastructure bottlenecks and demand shocks create systemic reliability risks for tech companies and energy providers in the region.
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