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Canary Media: How PJM Can Get the Power That It Needs — and Fast

Posted by Jeff St. John on Feb 18, 2025

To address potential electricity shortages, PJM Interconnection has proposed measures to expedite the development of new power plants in order to enhance grid reliability. Canary Media spoke with clean energy advocates, including United's Caitlin Marquis, who argued that reforming current interconnection processes and investing in grid expansion could facilitate the integration of advanced energy solutions to meet electricity demand while supporting decarbonization goals.

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Topics: Wholesale Markets, United In The News, Caitlin Marquis, Interconnection

Erie News Now: PJM Plan to Fast Track Reliable Energy Approved by Federal Government

Posted by Kara Jeffers on Feb 12, 2025

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved PJM Interconnection's proposal to expedite the development of new power plants. Erie New Now spoke with United's Jon Gordon who explained that this new approach favors fossil fuels over clean energy solutions and does not address the root of the issue, which is a faulty interconnection process.

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Topics: Wholesale Markets, United In The News, Jon Gordon, Interconnection

Inside Climate News: Mid-Atlantic States, PJM Agree to Price Cap for Capacity Auction, Temporarily Easing Energy Affordability Concerns

Posted by Aman Azhar on Jan 30, 2025

Inside Climate News reports that PJM Interconnection has reached a settlement with Pennsylvania to cap capacity auction prices, aiming to mitigate soaring electricity costs. United's Jon Gordon emphasized the importance of PJM completing the auction quickly and efficiently to reduce market uncertainty.

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Topics: United In The News, Pennsylvania, Jon Gordon, Interconnection

Inside Climate News: Clean Energy Industry Questions a New PJM Proposal That Could Move Fossil Fuel Projects to the Front of the Interconnection Queue

Posted by Aman Azhar on Dec 8, 2024

Inside Climate News reports that PJM Interconnection’s new proposal could potentially push fossil fuel projects to the front of the interconnection queue over renewable energy projects. United director Jon Gordon and other business groups expressed concern over the proposal, questioning whether PJM’s plan will actually enhance grid reliability while pushing renewables to the side.

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Topics: United In The News, Jon Gordon, Interconnection