Maryland’s Rising Bills and PJM’s Role | Annapolis News

Maryland’s electric bills are soaring faster than almost anywhere else, sparking political firestorms as lawmakers blame PJM Interconnection—the regional grid operator—for pricing hikes they can’t control. With record-high auction prices fueled by surging demand from data centers and aging power plants going offline, FERC has slapped PJM with a September deadline to reform its operations—or face federal intervention. States want more say in grid decisions, since it’s their voters who pay the price. PJM’s cooperation is a start, but the real test is whether they can deliver stability and affordability without waiting for the next bill shock. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8f90c088110b0c37