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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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TLC: Nutrition and Mental Health, Eating for a Healthier Mind
Student life is full of unpredictable events and circumstances. Some are challenging, and others are delightful; many of both varieties are beyond our control. Students may experience unexpected criticism and plans that fall through, or surprising compliments and happy hangouts with special friends. These moments, both positive and negative, impact students’ mental well-being. Amidst all…
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Breaking Barriers: Empowering and Understanding Students with ADHD
Millions of students around the world are suffering every day, and many do not understand why their minds work differently from their peers. For their parents and educators, providing appropriate support and helping these students understand Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is critical in fostering the success and well-being of these young people. Let’s explore…
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Audbon’s PJM Interconnection Caught in the Middle of National Energy Debate
A growing national debate over how to power massive new data centers is placing PJM Interconnection at the center of a high-stakes regulatory fight, writes Ethan Howland for Utility Dive. The Audubon-based grid operator is navigating competing industry pressures before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission over how large power users should connect to the electric…
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Audubon’s PJM Interconnection Faces Pressure Over Data Center Growth and Grid Reliability
A new federal filing is putting Audubon’s PJM Interconnection under the spotlight, writes Ethan Howland for Utility Dive. PJM’s independent market monitor, Monitoring Analytics, has asked the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to rule that large new data centers should only be added to the grid when PJM can reliably power them without risking blackouts…
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TLC: Creating a More Connected Holiday Season for Your Family
The holidays can feel like a lot. There is joy, stress, excitement, and sometimes a little chaos all mixed together. For families who are blending traditions, sharing time between households, or simply trying to make it through a challenging year, the season can stir up even more emotions. Even so, it also creates natural openings…
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Pennsylvania Moves to Increase Oversight of PJM as Data Centers Drives Energy Concerns
As massive data centers continue to rise across the region, Pennsylvania lawmakers are moving to increase transparency around how the state’s electrical grid is managed, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A new bill introduced this week gives the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) greater oversight of PJM Interconnection. The Audubon grid operator is…
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Audubon’s PJM Opens Door to Battery Growth as Data Center Demand Surges
As data centers continue expanding across the mid-Atlantic, Audubon-based PJM Interconnection is modernizing how new energy projects connect to the grid, writes Ethan Howland for Utility Drive. Recent reforms to PJM’s surplus interconnection rules have opened the door for a surge in battery storage development. This aims to address mounting pressure on capacity prices and…
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PJM Interconnection Fast-Tracks Energy Projects as Data Demand Soars
As data centers across the U.S. fuel record-high electricity demand, Audubon’s PJM Interconnection is racing to modernize how new energy projects connect to its system, writes Rambo Talabong for Inside Climate News. The regional grid operator, which manages power for 13 states across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, has introduced a proposal known as the Critical…
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The Lincoln Center: Helping Children Cope with Grief and Loss
While it’s common for children to take cues from movies or shows they watch, learning how to process grief in this way usually backfires. Films tend to portray grief in dramatic, oversimplified ways—a somber funeral, a tearful goodbye, or a young person burdened by loss. Yet, there’s a reason we connect with these stories: losing…
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Shapiro Warns Audubon’s PJM Interconnection That PA May Walk Away
Governor Josh Shapiro is putting pressure on PJM Interconnection, the operator of the nation’s largest electric grid, headquartered in Audubon, writes Peter Hall for Maryland Matters. Shapiro spoke at an energy conference, warning PJM that if they don’t move more quickly to address rising consumer costs, Pennsylvania could consider leaving the consortium. “We need to…
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TLC: The Role of Arts in Emotional and Cognitive Development
A stunning painting of the Grand Canyon. That catchy tune you can’t get out of your head. The meal at your favorite restaurant that looks and smells so incredible that your mouth waters just thinking about it. What is it about art that has such a powerful effect on us? Research shows that engaging in…
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TLC: Fostering a Child’s Love for Reading in the Digital Age
Many of us remember those hot, languid summer days spent reading the newest novel by the author we loved or about our latest faddish obsession we were fascinated with. Today, as we look around at the students in our lives, we would feel lucky if their screen time dips below the national average (4-6 hours…
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Audubon’s Globus Medical Wins $9.5 Million Settlement
Audubon’s Globus Medical has secured a major courtroom win, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. A federal jury awarded the Montco medical device maker $9.5 million in a patent dispute. The 2021 case alleged that Illinois-based Life Spine’s Prolift line of implants infringed on several Globus patents. The contested technology involves expandable spinal…
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Audubon-Based PJM Interconnection Powers 67 Million, Shapes Energy Costs
Audubon-based PJM Interconnection directs the flow of electricity for more than 67 million people in 13 states and shapes energy costs across the region, writes Sophia Schmidt for WHYY. Electricity bills have been rising throughout the Mid-Atlantic, largely because grid operators, such as PJM Interconnection, are facing skyrocketing costs to ensure sufficient electricity to meet…
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