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Smart Strategies to Offset PJM Cost Increase

Get ahead of surging electric bills.

Nearly 65 million customers in Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia had electricity price hikes of up to 29%, due to the PJM Interconnection’s annual capacity auction.

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Learn More About PJM

Learn more about PJM and what you can do to help protect your building from rate increases.

The good news? You can act now to offset rising costs and keep your building running efficiently.


Rate Increases Are Here

The PJM Interconnection, the nation’s largest electrical grid operator, serves major utility companies like Dominion Energy, Pepco, Exelon, FirstEnergy, PPL and more. The annual capacity auction for 2026-2027 delivery year has surpassed the previous record set in 2025, where rates had already increased by 29% from 2024. These elevated costs aren’t expected to come down anytime soon.

Immediate Action Is Possible

Understanding your energy usage and planning your budget today can help mitigate rising costs.

Short and Long-Term Strategies are Available

Demand response programs offer quick cost-saving opportunities, while smart building automation systems and infrastructure upgrades optimize energy use and efficiency for lasting impact.



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