Energy
AI experts return from China stunned: The U.S. grid is so weak, the race may already be over [Fortune]
"'Everywhere we went, people treated energy availability as a given,' Rui Ma wrote on X after returning from a recent tour of China’s AI hubs."
Energy
Everybody to the Limit: How PJM Manages the Heat
The June 2025 heatwave served as a stark reminder of the challenges PJM faces in balancing increasing demand with an evolving generation fleet.
Economic Development
NJ Launches 2 GW Energy Storage Program [ReNEWS]
"New Jersey has launched a landmark energy storage initiative that aims to deliver 2GW of capacity by 2030 while cutting long-term electricity costs and strengthening grid reliability."
Energy
Critics Push Back on New York’s New Nuclear Power Plans
Food & Water Watch urged the state to focus on “affordable, job-creating renewable energy — like wind, solar, and energy efficiency — that can deliver results now, not years or decades down the line.”
Energy
2024 PJM Load Forecast Report
“This forecast reflects the accelerated growth that we discussed with our stakeholders throughout 2023, driven by the electrification of multiple sectors combined with consumer demands for technology…It also underscores the need to maintain and develop enough generation resources to serve that growing demand.” Kenneth S. Seiler, Sr. Vice President – Planning, PJM
Energy
A Brief Timeline of Electricity Capacity Shortage Warnings from PJM
PJM, the Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) that manages the delivery of electricity to New Jersey and other states, has been warning about issues related to renewable energy policies in the states in which it operates since at least 2020.
Energy
Understanding New Jersey’s Natural Gas Infrastructure
What provides 49% of New Jersey's electricity and heats 70% of homes? Natural gas. Learn about the energy infrastructure that powers the Garden State.
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Energy
Who is PJM and what do they do? A primer.
Data centers, electric vehicles, and industrial electrification are driving projections of 4.5% annual load growth in PJM territory - a dramatic increase that will require new generation and transmission investments. This comes as the industry struggles with supply chain delays and workforce shortages.
Energy
Trenton City Council President guest oped: Rising Energy Costs Hurts Communities of Color [The Trentonian]
"In a recent op-ed, Trenton City Council President Yazminelly Gonzalez addresses the rising energy costs and their disproportionate impact on communities of color. Drawing...
Energy
The power behind the switch
Imagine flipping a switch and instantly lighting up a room. What is actually happening behind the switch? This video explains the basics of electrical...