September 8, 2026

PJM targets data centre demand with 6GW backstop auction; BESS expected to have competitive edge

PJM targets data centre demand with 6GW backstop auction; BESS expected to have competitive edge
PJM targets data centre demand with 6GW backstop auction; BESS expected to have competitive edge

🌍✨ PJM targets data centre demand with 6GW backstop auction; BESS expected to have competitive edge

Why we’re watching: PJM has proposed a major overhaul of how it procures power capacity in response to surging data centre demand that has driven auction prices up more than 1,000% in two years and threatens to add US$70 per month to average household electricity bills by 2028.

The momentum here is practical, measurable, and worth watching closely. 💚

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🔭 What to watch next

  • 📌 Key signal: PJM has proposed a major overhaul of how it procures power capacity in response to surging data centre demand that has driven…
  • ✅ Watch for measurable follow-through, not just announcements.
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Reporting curated for GreenTV. Original reporting via Energy Storage News.