New Jersey Data Center Energy Bills Advance - Cozzy Energy Solutions Legislation Focused on Data Center Energy Needs Advances in New Jersey TRENTON – Two bills intended to manage the escalating energy requirements of data centers within the PJM Interconnection region have received approval from the Senate Environment and Energy Committee. Senator Bob Smith is the primary sponsor of the bills. The PJM Interconnection oversees the

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Microsoft’s AI Revolutionizes Teams and Office - Cozzy Energy Solutions Microsoft Unveils AI-Powered Productivity Tools for Teams and Office Redmond, WA – March 15, 2026 – Microsoft has announced a new collection of artificial intelligence-driven features intended to improve productivity within its Teams and Office applications. The updates, which will be released gradually beginning in April 2026, represent a substantial extension of Microsoft’s Copilot AI

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Powering the Future: PJM’s Interconnection Overhaul - Cozzy Energy Solutions PJM is implementing reforms and new initiatives to address growing imbalances between electricity supply and demand and ensure grid reliability while managing costs. A redesigned interconnection process, now accepting applications due April 27, is a central component. This new system shifts from a first-come, first-served approach to one prioritizing projects ready for construction, aiming to

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Pennsylvania Politics: A Week of Crisis and Change - Cozzy Energy Solutions Top 10 Stories: Harrisburg/PA Politics Reported by Local News Media Last Week A recent poll indicates that 73% of Pennsylvanians anticipate rising living costs over the next year. The poll, conducted by PennLive/Bravo Group, also revealed a 59% disapproval rating for the President, with 56% disapproving of the President's actions regarding Iran and 59% believing

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Pennsylvania’s Environment & Energy: Opportunities & Updates - Cozzy Energy Solutions Environment and Energy Educational Opportunities Available to Students and Adults Opportunities are available for students and adults to learn about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania. Recognition The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) highlighted “America’s Story Lives On Pennsylvania’s Land” in collaboration with America250PA. DCNR also featured “Women Shaping Pennsylvania’s Forests From Mira

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Renewable Energy Isn’t Always Cheaper Electricity - Cozzy Energy Solutions Opinion: Renewable Energy Costs Don’t Automatically Lower Electricity Bills A former Virginia official is challenging the common perception that renewable energy sources offer electricity at virtually no cost. Glenn Davis, former director of the Virginia Department of Energy, explains how electricity prices are determined within the PJM regional electricity market, which includes Virginia. Davis argues

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Forecast peak #electricity usage for March 16 in #PJM region: 100,775 MW at 7 p.m. (Eastern); total scheduled capacity 130,268 MW (data as of 8 a.m.)

Preliminary peaks for #PJM region #electricity use on:

March 13: 108,164 MW between 7-8 a.m.
March 14: 90,491 MW between 8-9 p.m.
March 15: 91,354 MW between 8-9 p.m.

(All times Eastern)

Donut chart showing yesterday's PJM supply by fuel type

Yesterday's PJM grid: ⚡️ 2,134,150 MW total load! 🎉 Clean energy made up a strong 49.6% (1,058,024 MW)! Still some fossil fuels in the mix (50.4%), but overall a positive step towards a greener future! 🌎🌱 #PJM #GridMix #CleanEnergy

Powering Pennsylvania: Energy, AI, and the Future - Cozzy Energy Solutions Energy costs are rising, influenced by international events and impacting Pennsylvania electricity bills. Reports indicate profits for investor-owned utilities like PECO are occurring alongside increased consumer costs, prompting legislative action to protect electricity consumers. The PJM Interconnection’s most recent power auction recorded a day-clearing price of $164.70 per megawatt-day, below a $329 per megawatt-day cap

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Data Centers and Grid Reliability: PJM’s New Framework - Cozzy Energy Solutions PJM Outlines New Frameworks for Data Center Co-location PJM Interconnection submitted a compliance filing on February 23, 2026, in response to a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission order issued in December 2025. The order aims to clarify how data centers and industrial facilities utilizing on-site generation can operate while maintaining grid reliability. The filing details significant

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Navigating the Energy Storage Regulatory Landscape - Cozzy Energy Solutions Federal Regulations Reshape Opportunities for Energy Storage and Inverter-Based Resources March 2026 Authors: William D. Kissinger, Arjun P. Ramadevanahalli Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) rules are significantly impacting the landscape for energy storage and inverter-based resources as of 2026 and beyond. This analysis is part of a comprehensive report examining energy storage trends. Key developments

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Powering Up: US Grid Faces a Transmission Bottleneck - Cozzy Energy Solutions United States Transmission Lagging Demand A recent report highlights that the United States is not expanding its transmission lines fast enough to meet growing demand. Only 322 miles of 345 kV+ transmission lines were completed in 2024, a continuation of slow progress in recent years. The U.S. Department of Energy’s 2024 National Transmission Planning Study

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Data Centers Threaten PJM Grid Reliability - Cozzy Energy Solutions PJM Interconnection Faces Reliability Concerns Due to Data Center Growth Loudoun County, Va. – A report released Thursday by Monitoring Analytics, the independent market monitor for PJM Interconnection, highlights “clear warning signs” regarding the region’s capacity market and grid reliability, largely attributed to the rapid expansion of data centers. The report indicates growing shortfalls in

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Kentucky’s Data Center Opportunity - Cozzy Energy Solutions Kentucky Poised to Benefit from Data Center Growth Kentucky is positioned to play a significant role in the next phase of the Information Age as data centers are increasingly anticipated within the Commonwealth. East Kentucky Power Cooperative (EKPC) is prepared to facilitate the operations of these facilities, recognizing their potential to spur economic expansion across

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Power Grid on Edge: PJM’s Emergency Auction - Cozzy Energy Solutions PJM, the power grid serving 67 million people across 13 states, is considering an unprecedented “emergency” auction to secure power generation capacity. The move comes as escalating demand, particularly from data centers, has driven prices to record highs and created a significant shortfall in the capacity needed to maintain system reliability. In January, White House

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AI’s Energy Footprint: Pennsylvania’s Landscape at Risk - Cozzy Energy Solutions A public program will examine the impact of artificial intelligence data centers on Pennsylvania's energy landscape on March 30th. The University of Scranton, in collaboration with Clean Energy Group, Clean Air Council, and Physicians for Social Responsibility PA, will host the event at Pearn Auditorium on campus, running from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. The program

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Powering Growth: How AES is Leveraging PPAs - Cozzy Energy Solutions AES Corporation is leveraging long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) to fuel its expansion, driven by rising electricity demand from data centers and artificial intelligence infrastructure. These agreements allow AES to secure contracts with corporate clients for renewable electricity at predictable or fixed rates, providing stable cash flow and mitigating exposure to volatile wholesale electricity prices.

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Donut chart showing yesterday's PJM supply by fuel type

Yesterday's PJM grid: 2,114,472 MW total load! ⚡️ While we saw a solid 45.4% carbon-free energy (960,921 MW), a significant 54.6% still came from traditional sources (1,153,551 MW). Let's keep pushing for cleaner power! 💚 #PJM #GridMix #Energy #Sustainability

Maryland’s Utility RELIEF Act: Saving Energy Costs for Families - Cozzy Energy Solutions Maryland’s Democratic leadership is pursuing new legislation aimed at alleviating rising energy costs for residents. Governor Wes Moore, Senate President Bill Ferguson, and House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk have endorsed the Utility RELIEF (Reducing Energy Load Inflation for Everyday Families) Act, intending to provide ratepayers with approximately $150 in annual savings while implementing new regulations for

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Data Centers Drive Up Electricity Costs in the PJM Region - Cozzy Energy Solutions A report released Thursday by the independent market monitor of PJM Interconnection highlighted the significant impact of data center growth on electricity costs and questioned current mitigation strategies. PJM Interconnection serves 13 states from the Jersey Shore to Chicago. The report stated that data center load growth is the primary factor behind recent and anticipated

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Data Centers and the Rising Cost of Electricity - Cozzy Energy Solutions Data centers are facing increased scrutiny regarding their impact on electricity costs, sparking debate among policymakers, residents, and advocacy groups. A report by SemiAnalysis suggests that while data center expansion contributes to rising power bills, market design and policy decisions have a more significant influence. Residential electricity prices in the United States have increased over

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Maryland Delegation Tackles Energy Costs and Grid Concerns - Cozzy Energy Solutions **Maryland Congressional Delegation Addresses Energy Affordability and Grid Reliability** WASHINGTON, DC – Members of Maryland’s Congressional Delegation met last week with leaders from the Maryland Public Service Commission, the Maryland Energy Administration, the Office of People’s Counsel for the State of Maryland, and PJM Interconnection to discuss strategies for lowering electricity costs for Maryland residents

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Bimergen Energy’s $2 Billion Growth Plan Takes Center Stage - Cozzy Energy Solutions Bimergen Energy to Present Growth Strategy at LD Micro Invitational Bimergen Energy Corporation (NYSE American: BESS, BESS.WS), a developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale and distributed battery energy storage systems (BESS) across the United States, announced it will participate in the LD Micro 16th Annual Invitational, scheduled for May 17-19, 2026, at the Luxe Sunset

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Coal Plant Mandate Faces Opposition in West Virginia - Cozzy Energy Solutions Lawmakers Question Coal Plant Mandate in West Virginia CHARLESTON – A significant majority within the West Virginia House of Delegates has expressed opposition to a state Senate effort to compel coal-fired power plants to remain operational even when it's not economically viable. The House declined to accept Senate amendments to House Bill 4026, a measure

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Maryland’s Energy Crisis: A Congressional Response - Cozzy Energy Solutions Maryland’s Congressional Delegation met recently to discuss rising energy costs and grid stability. Congressman Kweisi Mfume and Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks, along with Congressmen Steny Hoyer, Andy Harris, Jamie Raskin, Sarah Elfreth, April McClain Delaney, and Johnny Olszewski, convened with leaders from the Maryland Public Service Commission, the Maryland Energy Administration, the

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AI’s Power Surge: How PJM is Rewriting the Grid Rules - Cozzy Energy Solutions PJM Interconnection is revising its guidelines for behind-the-meter power, a significant adjustment necessitated by the increasing electricity demand from AI-scale data centers, which exceeds the capabilities of the current regulatory framework. For years, PJM’s rules allowed customers with onsite generation to “net” their load, reducing demand counted for transmission charges. This framework, established in 2004,

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PJM Interconnection Announces Key Leadership Promotions - Cozzy Energy Solutions PJM Interconnection Announces Leadership Promotions VALLEY FORGE, Pa. – David E. Mills, Interim President and CEO of PJM Interconnection, announced the promotion of two executives on March 12. Asim Haque will assume the role of Executive Vice President, Governmental & Member Services, and Chris O’Hara will become Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary & Chief

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PJM Markets Show Competitive Energy, Capacity Concerns in 2025 - Cozzy Energy Solutions PJM Wholesale Electricity Markets Found Competitive in 2025 EAGLEVILLE, Pa. – PJM Interconnection’s wholesale electric energy market demonstrated competitive results during 2025, according to the 2025 State of the Market Report released by Monitoring Analytics, LLC, the Independent Market Monitor for PJM. Joseph Bowring, the Independent Market Monitor, announced the report’s findings, which assess the

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PJM Markets Show Competitive Energy, Capacity Concerns in 2025 - Cozzy Energy Solutions PJM Wholesale Electricity Markets Found Competitive in 2025 EAGLEVILLE, Pa., March 12, 2026 – The PJM Interconnection’s wholesale electricity markets demonstrated competitive results during 2025, according to the 2025 State of the Market Report released today by Monitoring Analytics, LLC, the Independent Market Monitor for PJM. Joseph Bowring, the Independent Market Monitor, detailed the report’s

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