Energy
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PJM’s Crisis: How Data Centers Are Rewriting the Rules of the American Power Grid
The artificial intelligence boom is no longer just a technology story. For Audubon’s PJM Interconnection, it may become an existential one, according to Bloomberg. For Pennsylvania ratepayers, including those in Montgomery County, the consequences are already showing up in electricity bills. The Grid Under Pressure PJM, the nation’s largest electric grid operator, manages power across…
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Northeast Philadelphia Airport Eyes Largest Municipal Solar Installation in City History
Northeast Philadelphia Airport may be on the verge of a significant green energy milestone that could set a new standard for how the city powers its public facilities. A proposed 1.5-megawatt solar farm, still awaiting City Council approval, would generate an estimated 3,000 megawatt-hours of electricity each year, enough to cover the airport’s entire operational…
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PJM Turns to AI to Fast-Track Power Projects Amid Growing Demand
PJM Interconnection is reopening its application process for new power-generation projects after a multiyear pause, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Audubon-based grid operator, which oversees electricity for 65 million people across 13 states, said 811 projects are now seeking approval to connect to the system. The move comes as demand is expected…
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Another Large-Scale Data Center Could Reshape Montco Landscape
A data center proposal in Linfield is officially on the table, adding to a growing list of large-scale projects across Montgomery County, writes Evan Brandt for The Times Herald. Township officials confirmed that an application has been submitted for a massive development at the former Publicker Distillery site. The proposal calls for nearly 1.8 million…
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What PJM’s New Plan Means for Power in Montgomery County
Audubon’s PJM Interconnection is laying out plans to stay ahead of future power needs, writes Ethan Howland for Utility Dive. The power grid manager wants to line up new power sources in anticipation of a surge from emerging data centers across the region. The proposal involves a two-step approach designed to secure enough power for…
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Montco Watches Closely as PJM Moves to Rein In Data Center Power Demand
Montgomery County residents worried about large-scale data centers proposed for Conshohocken and Limerick may soon see new safeguards aimed at protecting both grid reliability and household electric bills. Audubon’s PJM Interconnection has unveiled a plan to manage skyrocketing electricity demand driven largely by data centers powering artificial intelligence, according to Reuters. Under the proposal, new…
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Data Center Debate Heats Up in Limerick as Secrecy Concerns Surface
Concerns of transparency circle the proposed data center debate in Limerick Township, according to Ford Turner for The Center Square. Township officials declined to sign a non-disclosure agreement tied to the project, opting instead to keep discussions public. The proposal calls for eight two-story buildings spanning roughly 2.8 million square feet near Pottstown, along with…
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With Volatile Fuel Prices, Delta Reaping Benefit of Trainer Refinery
Delta Air Lines’ investment in a Trainer refinery operated byMonroe Energy has been beneficial as jet fuel prices surge from global supply disruptions, writes Liam Walters for Trendy Tech Tribe. Delta is the only major U.S. carrier protected from the worst worldwide impacts. The Trainer Refinery processes 185,000 barrels of crude per day and produces…
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County Leaders Advance Plan for Long-Awaited Recycling Facility
Montgomery County officials are moving forward with early plans to create a centralized recycling drop-off facility, writes Rachel Ravina for The Reporter. The long-requested resource would make it easier for residents to responsibly dispose of hard-to-recycle items. Last week, county leaders approved a request for proposals seeking design consulting services for the project. The envisioned…
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Montco Moves Forward on Regional Solar Energy Plan
Montgomery County is taking another step toward renewable energy, joining neighboring counties in a regional push to expand solar power, writes Rachel Ravina for The Reporter. County commissioners approved the advertisement of a request for proposals tied to a Sustainable Energy Partnership. This also includes Bucks, Chester and Delaware counties. The initiative aims to install…
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Power Line Proposal Sparks Fresh Debate in Limerick
A proposed power transmission line in Limerick Township is adding a new layer to the ongoing debate surrounding data center development, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. The project would include a mile-long electrical line crossing the Schuylkill River, connecting infrastructure from PECO’s Lock Substation in East Coventry to existing lines near the Limerick Generating Station.…
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As Data Centers Expand, Montco Communities Face Big Decisions
A growing wave of data center proposals is forcing Montco communities to confront a new and complex type of development, according to Evan Brandt for The Pottstown Mercury. These facilities, which house thousands of servers powering everything from websites to artificial intelligence, are expanding rapidly across the country. Pennsylvania is emerging as a key hotspot.…
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King of Prussia’s UGI Ties Brand Rebuild to Return of Philadelphia Cycling Classic
King of Prussia’s UGI Corp. is playing a key role in bringing a major Philadelphia sporting event back to life, writes Emma Dooling for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Through its propane subsidiary AmeriGas, UGI has signed on as the presenting sponsor of the newly revived Philadelphia Cycling Classic, marking the race’s return after nearly a…
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Audubon’s PJM Takes Steps to Protect Your Electric Bill
Electricity prices could stay more stable in the coming years after PJM Interconnection agreed to extend a temporary cap on wholesale power prices, writes Peter Hall for Pennsylvania Capital-Star. The decision follows pressure from Gov. Josh Shapiro and other state leaders who have raised concerns about rising energy costs as demand for electricity grows. The…
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Shapiro’s Plan to Divert Energy Costs from Proposed Data Centers
As data center development accelerates across Pennsylvania, Governor Josh Shapiro is making clear that growth cannot come at the expense of residents, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. During his budget address, Shapiro introduced his proposed Governor’s Responsible Infrastructure Development standards. GRID would require data center developers to supply their own energy or pay…
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PJM Forecasts Power Reserve Shortfall for Region Starting in June 2027
Audubon-based PJM Interconnection is forecasting that the region will experience a power reserve shortfall beginning in June 2027, writes Hannah Frances Johansson for Technical.ly. This comes from the slow replacement of retiring power plants combined with growing demand from electrification and data centers, according to PJM officials. If nothing changes, said Jeff Shields, senior manager…
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WSJ: Audubon’s PJM Interconnection at Center of America’s Power Crunch
Audubon’s PJM Interconnection sits dead center in the nation’s push for AI-powering data centers, writes The Wall Street Journal. PJM manages the nation’s largest power grid, serving about 67 million people across 13 states. But soaring electricity demand from AI data centers is straining the system, driving up consumer rates and raising concerns about grid…
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Audubon’s PJM Interconnection Reports a Record Breaking Year
Audubon’s PJM Interconnection said it successfully maintained grid reliability through extreme winter and summer weather in 2025, even as electricity demand reached record levels across its service area, according to ROI-NJ. PJM manages the nation’s largest power grid and serves 67 million people across 13 states and Washington, D.C. It reported setting new winter demand…
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